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Access Date: April 09, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 806 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 806

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special
Roosevelt

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4234021 Question Mark
Grade: 806 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 50 of 63 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 43,510 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Radial Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade Classification: Class G Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield, U.S.A.
21 Jewels
Adjusted 3 Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11566.806G80.16S3714.169M595.O6320.L6838.21J1216 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.636 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 131.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 442.07 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.765% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		28 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.35% Analyzing 445 Sales Question Mark
Value Guide
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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · October 24, 2023

Serial Number 4234808 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 619 · June 21, 2023

Serial Number 4234632 was reported as accurate.

Anvilmann 1 · May 30, 2023

Serial Number 4234307 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2022

Serial Number 4234632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2021

Serial Number 4234243 was reported as accurate.

GlennOscar 5 · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 4235328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 4235079 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2019

Serial Number 4234022 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: As with other watches similar serial numbers this
movement was not private label and was marked
Illinois watch Co. all other info was correct
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The private labels identified do not necessarily extend for the entirety of the run.

Anonymous · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 4235259 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement 4235259 is not marked as a private label
grade. It only has Illinois Watch Co. marking. All
other information is correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The private labels identified do not necessarily extend for the entirety of the run.

Anonymous · May 19, 2018

Serial Number 4234963 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2018

Serial Number 4235784 was reported as accurate.

1finzx 3 · November 15, 2017

Serial Number 4234021 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement serial number 4234021 is marked
ROOSEVELT. All other information is correct.

Anonymous · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 4234021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2017

Serial Number 4234316 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2017

Serial Number 4234981 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 4234413 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2017

Serial Number 4234054 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · November 28, 2016

Serial Number 4234349 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · September 15, 2016

Serial Number 4234054 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

eplebuch Supporter 12 · August 20, 2016

Serial Number 4235637 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

rock862 242 · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 4234126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · February 21, 2016

Serial Number 4234126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 4234126 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 4234307 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · December 14, 2015

Serial Number 4234307 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · August 24, 2015

Serial Number 4234429 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

ngupaan 95 · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 4234620 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 Size

Marked " Illinois Sterling" on the Dial

Marked "Illinois Watch Co Springfield USA" on the
Movement

"Double Roller" Stamped under Balance
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 4234349 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 4235963 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 4235963 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 4234420 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 4234012 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

eplebuch Supporter 12 · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 4235637 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · October 8, 2013

Serial Number 4235807 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 4235299 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 4235384 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · May 20, 2013

Serial Number 4234302 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16

Anonymous · March 6, 2013

Serial Number 4235383 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 15 to 16
Illinois Grade 806 Pocket Watch