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Railroader Illinois 11j 18s pocket watch #700526 Ca 1887 4oz slv case Locomotive
$200.00
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Access Date: May 10, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 4 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 4

Railroader

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 703914 Question Mark
Grade: 4 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Regulator: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Hairspring: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1445.4G3.18S1327.182M523.H632.L993.11J787 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		25 (1.25%) Question Mark
Research Note: #702951: Verified as Marked "Adjusted." However, the balance cock (with the "Adjusted" marking) appears inconsistent with other Grade 4 movements, suggesting it may have been swapped from another movement [JH].
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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Setting, Movement Signing Style, Movement Inlay Color, Train, Regulator Type, Hairspring, Standard Dial Type, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations, Movement Markings

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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.

Anonymous · January 22, 2025

Serial Number 703375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2025

Serial Number 703375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2023

Serial Number 703850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2023

Serial Number 703850 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2022

Serial Number 703850 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 384 · August 4, 2022

Serial Number 703644 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 3, 2022

Serial Number 703644 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

2mnyboxers Supporter 410 · June 26, 2022

Serial Number 702053 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · March 27, 2021

Serial Number 703057 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 703878 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 702248 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 703201 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 2, 2020

Serial Number 702926 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 1, 2019

Serial Number 702343 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · June 7, 2019

Serial Number 703871 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 702422 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is inscribed as having been gifted to the
recipient (my great-grandfather February 22, 1885.
Estimated production time is 1887.
Curator Response: Estimated production dates are based on serial number extrapolation and are generally accurate within +/- 3 years.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 703700 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 20, 2017

Serial Number 702549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 702216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2017

Serial Number 703034 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 702015 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2017

Serial Number 702234 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 19, 2017

Serial Number 702216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2017

Serial Number 702216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2016

Serial Number 703275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2016

Serial Number 703865 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a " 4 Railroader "

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 703070 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 702405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 702405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 703878 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pendant and key set, locomotive engraved on
movement

Anonymous · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 703048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2013

Serial Number 702405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2013

Serial Number 702405 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2013

Serial Number 703772 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2012

Serial Number 703250 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 4 Pocket Watch