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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 809 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 809

Ruby Jewels

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4809522 Question Mark
Grade: 809 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Members Only Data Question Mark
Run Quantity: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Members Only Data Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Members Only Data Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12072.809G3.16S3925.169M716.O6812.L7016.21J1382 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
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9 (1.29%) Question Mark
11 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Material, Adjustments, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations

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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.


Stormy 1 · November 27, 2022

Serial Number 4809381 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 4809381 was in service with the Santa Fe
Railroad from 1959 to 1963 and I have the Time
Service Approval Card to prove it. Approval NO#
A V-26703 Topeka, Kansas.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Santa Fe Railroad line was more relaxed on requirements for watches in service, allowing for three positional adjustments rather than the five that most railroads required. While approved on the Santa Fe, this watch would not have qualified for service on the majority of American railroads at the time of production.

bamadadof3a Supporter 46 · October 8, 2019

Serial Number 4809352 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 21, 2018

Serial Number 4809626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 4809352 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is railroad grade
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Since the movement was only adjusted to 3 positions, it would not have qualified for service on American railroads at the time of production.

Anonymous · June 18, 2018

Serial Number 4809352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2015

Serial Number 4809351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2015

Serial Number 4809621 was reported as accurate.

Jobo44 1 · October 1, 2013

Serial Number 4809414 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 809 Pocket Watch