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Access Date: April 28, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 809 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 809

Ruby Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4955630
Grade: 809
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,910
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
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: 12165.809G4.16S3927.169M704.O6897.P4597.21J1405
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: 16 (1.60%)
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Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · 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 385 · 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