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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 609 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 609

Private Label(s) in Run:

Illinois Central

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5027001 Question Mark
Grade: 609 Question Mark
Model: 7 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
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: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 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: 12259.609G1.16S3975.167M719.O6975.P4642.21J1438 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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2 (2.00%) Question Mark
10 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Adjustments, Adjusted to Position, Positional 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.


Anonymous · June 7, 2021

Serial Number 5027099 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This 16s Illinois pocket watch SN5027099 is
engraved "Illinois Central" on the movement. It
has 21 jewels (engraved on movement). It is
pendant set.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 7
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · May 19, 2015

Serial Number 5027010 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a signed "Illinois Central," open face, 21
jewels, stem wind, pendant set, adjusted 3
positions, 3/4 nickel plate, double roller
movement. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 7
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant
Plate changed from Unknown to 3/4

Anonymous · February 7, 2014

Serial Number 5027025 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Factory Model changed from 0 to 7
Illinois Grade 609 Pocket Watch