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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 706 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 706

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4700439
Grade: 706
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 160 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: 11966.706G176.16S3888.169M711.O6710.L6977.19J739
Database Version: v52.407
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:
Scoped for This Run Only
3 (0.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -6.30% Analyzing 306 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 575 · May 19, 2023

Serial Number 4700125 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Verification Image : 154697272022
Curator Response: Thanks!

Anonymous · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 4700466 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 4700168 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 4700025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement says adjusted 3 position, not 4. Couldn't
find any markings for temperature adjustment.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 4 to 3
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 10, 2013

Serial Number 4700542 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