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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 705 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 705

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5188005 Question Mark
Grade: 705 Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 18 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,850 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes 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: 12443.705G21.16S4040.169M732.O7117.L7121.17J4196 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.433 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.58 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.86 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.050% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.00%) 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.


Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · June 25, 2018

Serial Number 5188005 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

lee571 Supporter 79 · June 27, 2016

Serial Number 5188023 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels, lever set
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 28, 2014

Serial Number 5188024 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 17j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 705 Pocket Watch