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Code BA12071535: 1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch

This a nice 21 Jewels, Santa Fe Illinois pocket watch made around 1919.
It is in excellent running order and keeps excellent time. It has been recently cleaned, oiled and timed.

SIZE and WEIGHT

This is a 16 size Santa Fe model. It measures around 49 mm (1.92 inches) in diameter (excluding pendant crown and bow). It weighs about 75 g.

CASE

The open-face is made of white chromed metal and still in excellent condition without any dings or dents.
Both lids screw on and off as they should.
Engraved ILLINOIS WATCH CO. SPARTAN inside the back lid, with serial number 078833.

MOVEMENT

The 16 Size movement is in excellent and clean condition.
Marked Santa Fe Special with serial number 3440291, ADJUSTED TEMPERATURE AND POSITIONS, 21 JEWELS, DOUBLE ROLLER. This is stem wind and lever set (at 1 O'clock) movement and has 21 jewels.
It is running strong and keeps excellent time.

DIAL

The reproduction dial is in mint condition as can be seen in the pictures.
It is marked Santa Fe Special, Illinois.

HANDS

The blue steel spade hands are original and in excellent condition.

CRYSTAL

The glass crystal is in excellent condition without any scratches or chips.

This is a nice and rare pocket watch that has been very well preserved over the years. It is fully functional and has been professionally checked and timed.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3440291
Grade: 806
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Total Production: 43,510
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Limited Approval
Railroad Grade Classification: Class G
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Database Version: v50.794
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
126.45
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
442.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.765%
Registry Population: 5 (0.83%)

Price:

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1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch


1919 Santa Fe Special 21 Jewels Illinois Pocket Watch