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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 806 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 806

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4505338
Grade: 806
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1924
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 59 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: 11793.806G90.16S3806.169M663.O6540.L6912.21J1311
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
130.27
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: 36 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.82% Analyzing 426 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 · January 27, 2023

Serial Number 4505641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 4505641 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2022

Serial Number 4505586 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 8, 2022

Serial Number 4505967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2021

Serial Number 4504850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 14, 2021

Serial Number 4504667 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 17, 2021

Serial Number 4504214 was reported as accurate.

hez4reel 22 · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 4505252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2020

Serial Number 4504293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: railroad grade yes
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, three positional adjustments would not have qualified for service on most American railroads at the time of production.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

cmdraven 3970 · February 27, 2019

Serial Number 4505524 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 4504203 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 30, 2018

Serial Number 4504971 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 8, 2017

Serial Number 4504105 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 17, 2016

Serial Number 4504639 was reported as accurate.

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

JHarrison 21 · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 4505338 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 12, 2016

Serial Number 4505524 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 4504064 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 25, 2014

Serial Number 4504049 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 7, 2014

Serial Number 4504820 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Marine Special on Plate and Dial.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · October 26, 2014

Serial Number 4505899 was reported as accurate.

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

dlabree14 36 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 4504930 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is Cased in a sterile Keystone AN5740
case and the movement and dial are marked "Marine
Special".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

LeroyC 392 · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 4505702 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement and dial marked 'Santa Fe Special'
Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · June 29, 2013

Serial Number 4504284 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 4504585 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 4504251 was reported as accurate.

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