Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 706

Mixed Run: Time King Illinois, Supreme, Illinois Watch Co.; 19-Jewel and 17-Jewel Examples Reported. Adjusted to 3 or 4 positions.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3946297
Grade: 706
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 125 of 163
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,625
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 4
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 11272.706G141.16S3580.169M535.O6055.L6757.19J615
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
238.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
809.10
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.401%
Registry Population: 15 (1.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.31% Analyzing 304 Sales

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · March 19, 2021

Serial Number 3946802 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · March 17, 2021

Serial Number 3946802 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

NickNave25 1 · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 3946297 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 3946589 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · June 24, 2020

Serial Number 3946775 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · April 2, 2019

Serial Number 3946649 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · August 15, 2018

Serial Number 3946775 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 19-jewel and not 17-jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · November 16, 2017

Serial Number 3946775 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 19j and not 17j.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. We will add this to the list of 19-jewel serial numbers within this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · November 2, 2017

Serial Number 3946877 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 3946877 is reported as 17J but is
marked 19J.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. We will add this to the list of 19-jewel serial numbers within this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 3946877 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · September 28, 2017

Serial Number 3946879 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · September 21, 2017

Serial Number 3946325 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is for the Supreme. 17j and
adjusted to 4 positions not 3. Lever set and
railroad grade.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. A watch adjusted to 4 positions would not have qualified for railroad service at the time.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · August 22, 2017

Serial Number 3946325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · January 12, 2016

Serial Number 3946517 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 19 Jewels

Railroad Grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 3946943 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one looks like a bridge Model 7, Grade 305,
19J, 3 positions, stem wind lever set nickel
finish gold appliances. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 3946517 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Jeffrey064 29 · April 20, 2015

Serial Number 3946042 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 3946082 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 19j
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · December 8, 2012

Serial Number 3946411 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: signed Time King Illinois watch co.3 positions.

Anonymous · September 9, 2012

Serial Number 3946201 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewel supreme
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 26, 2012

Serial Number 3946269 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement # 3946269 has - 17j - not 19j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 12, 2012

Serial Number 3946388 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 5, 2012

Serial Number 3946279 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a 17 jewel movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 2, 2012

Serial Number 3946388 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine says 17 jewel, supreme Illinois watch co., 3
finger movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch