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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 706

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3970389
Grade: 706
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,600
Grade/Model Run: 127 of 163
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,625
Size: 16s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
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: 11301.706G143.16S3599.169M543.O6084.L6767.19J621
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
239.73
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: 20 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.54% 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 · August 23, 2021

Serial Number 3969325 was reported as accurate.

captglen 19 · November 26, 2019

Serial Number 3970547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 3969935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2018

Serial Number 3969450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 3969450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 3969450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 3969450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 3969450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2018

Serial Number 3969450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2017

Serial Number 3969600 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Megdutch12 1 · August 31, 2017

Serial Number 3970020 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 31, 2017

Serial Number 3970020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 3969995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 3969570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2016

Serial Number 3969399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2016

Serial Number 3969327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 3969274 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2016

Serial Number 3969277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2016

Serial Number 3969282 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 3970346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2015

Serial Number 3969555 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 3969845 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 3970233 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 3970012 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 3969984 was reported as accurate.

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

19jrailway 13 · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 3969617 was reported as accurate.

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

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 3969217 was reported as accurate.

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

69abody 166 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 3969217 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 14, 2013

Serial Number 3969217 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 16, 2013

Serial Number 3969610 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 3969289 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 3969289 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 3969108 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is adjusted to 3-P not 4 - I must
assume the rest is true a correct. The movement
lower right is almost correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 27, 2013

Serial Number 3970023 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 7, 2012

Serial Number 3969325 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: one small exception, adjusted to 3 positions
(second example)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 7, 2012

Serial Number 3969325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch