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Access Date: April 10, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 609
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5027001 | |
| Grade: | 609 | |
| Model: | 7 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1928 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 100 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 3 | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 3.0, 38.0 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 12259.609G1.16S3975.167M719.O6975.P4642.21J1438 | |
| Database Version: | v52.636 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.30 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.91 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 2 (2.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 2 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
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.
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