Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 806 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 806

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4394579
Grade: 806
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 63
Grade/Model Total Production: 43,510
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Limited Approval
Railroad Grade Classification: Class G
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 11685.806G86.16S3760.169M628.O6440.L6870.21J1266
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
131.00
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
442.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.765%
Registry Population: 32 (1.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.41% Analyzing 427 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.


singing3 Supporter 43 · September 23, 2022

Serial Number 4394012 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 4394962 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · November 15, 2021

Serial Number 4393245 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2020

Serial Number 4393515 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number 4393160 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 4394492 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 4393046 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

dfchong 837 · February 22, 2020

Serial Number 4393967 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 4394571 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 4393151 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 4394436 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 4394943 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · April 30, 2018

Serial Number 4394268 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Doesn’t indicate santa fe. States ilinos watch
co Springfield USA Great grandfathers watch used
on railroad in Birmingham Alabama in early to mid
1900’s
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 4393334 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · February 22, 2017

Serial Number 4393599 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Fauxpas 2 · January 21, 2017

Serial Number 4394571 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · July 18, 2016

Serial Number 4394230 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Railroad grade = YES
Curator Response: If the watch is adjusted to only 3 positions, it would not have qualified for railroad service during this era.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 4394230 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · September 29, 2015

Serial Number 4394345 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · June 11, 2015

Serial Number 4394571 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · April 17, 2015

Serial Number 4394629 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 4393160 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

watchman4831 193 · August 31, 2014

Serial Number 4394579 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · April 12, 2014

Serial Number 4394346 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Illinois Watch Co., not Santa Fe Special.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

ipraetorian 29 · January 14, 2014

Serial Number 4393887 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

RMoses1158 39 · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 4394352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Illinois watch Co, not Santa Fe
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 4394120 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 4394652 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · January 21, 2013

Serial Number 4394029 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Signed "Time King"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · May 21, 2012

Serial Number 4394627 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval
Illinois Grade 806 Pocket Watch