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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 60 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 60

Possible Mixed Run. Please See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 707025 Question Mark
Grade: 60 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1887 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 46 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,700 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1448.60G26.18S1330.182M525.H634.L996.15J224 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
44.26 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
149.29 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.259% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.44%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.20% Analyzing 65 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #707025: Reported as a Grade 4 "Railroader" movement. The previous run [705001-706500] is recorded in factory records as Grade 4, consistent with the "Railroader" movement. It is possible the factory decided to expand that run or recorded the runs incorrectly.

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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.


Rickglick1 Top Contributor Supporter 18 · September 29, 2021

Serial Number 707025 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a Grade 4 Railroader, like
SN#701025, but the serial number on my watch is
definitely #707025.
Thanks. Rickglick1
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 708031 was reported as accurate.

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

cardwell1020 1 · November 7, 2013

Serial Number 707757 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 60 Pocket Watch