Pocket Watch Database

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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4809522
Grade: 809
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,910
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
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: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 12047.809G3.16S3900.169M703.O6788.L6990.21J1374
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.76
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.051%
Registry Population: 8 (1.14%)

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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 45 · 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