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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 706

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4243842 Question Mark
Grade: 706 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 139 of 163 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 79,625 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: False Center Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11581.706G155.16S3722.169M597.O6336.L6841.19J686 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
239.73 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
809.10 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.401% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
14 (1.40%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.00% Analyzing 308 Sales Question Mark

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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 · January 25, 2019

Serial Number 4243720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2017

Serial Number 4243090 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2017

Serial Number 4243846 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 4243631 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2016

Serial Number 4243881 was reported as accurate.

captglen 19 · March 18, 2016

Serial Number 4243528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 4243290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2014

Serial Number 4243874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 4243713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2014

Serial Number 4243757 was reported as accurate.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · August 2, 2013

Serial Number 4243842 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Hi,

First let me say how my I appreciate the work you
have put into this site! Great job! All of the
info. is accurate (mostly) but not the presented
diagram. The 706 is a 3/4 plate with a "false
bridge" and has a 2 finger bridge for the second
hand and escape wheels. The grade 706 was also
adjusted to 3 (like mine) AND 4 positions. It
appears most of the 17j models were marked with
the grade and 4 positions from what I have seen on
closed listings on eBay. Mine also has gold gilded
ser. no., lettering, case, bridge, and jewel
screws and regulator. I took the info. from
Meggers and Ehrhardt's Illinois Encyclopedia Vol.
4. I have added a picture of my movement also.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 4243589 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 6, 2013

Serial Number 4243759 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement says adjusted to 3 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 4243845 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
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch