Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 809 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 809

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4955236 Question Mark
Grade: 809 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,910 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12194.809G4.16S3956.169M717.O6926.P4597.21J1416 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.76 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
29.47 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.051% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (1.70%) Question Mark

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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.


nicnic Supporter 404 · May 29, 2024

Serial Number 4955630 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Lever set

rmwatchandclock Supporter 371 · May 2, 2022

Serial Number 4955574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2021

Serial Number 4955037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 26, 2020

Serial Number 4955792 was reported as accurate.

rjmurton1964 34 · May 16, 2020

Serial Number 4955892 was reported as accurate.

rjmurton1964 34 · April 22, 2020

Serial Number 4955892 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a pendant set movement and is marked
Illinois Central
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · August 29, 2018

Serial Number 4955477 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

nicnic Supporter 404 · May 18, 2018

Serial Number 4955630 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 4955850 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · June 28, 2017

Serial Number 4955248 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · December 18, 2016

Serial Number 4955310 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · June 5, 2016

Serial Number 4955261 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · March 26, 2015

Serial Number 4955027 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

wfcsoftball 105 · May 11, 2014

Serial Number 4955704 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · February 10, 2014

Serial Number 4955704 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 4955637 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · December 1, 2012

Serial Number 4955637 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is lever set

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 4955637 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is lever set. Railroad grade??

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 4955631 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade 809 Pocket Watch