Would Appreciate Info on Illinois Central Pocket Watch

[Ron Bor]

I'm hoping someone can help me with info on this watch I have. It is Illinois Central and the serial number behind the watch face is 3410710. The number inside the case cover is 10179466. The wind/set stem is near the 3 position and the case shows a farm with ears of corn and what looks like flowing cornstalks. I'm told the face of the watch is ceramic (has a small crack in it).

The watch was given to my dad from my mom's dad, so I think it's from the early 1900's. Still runs.

Thanks for any information you can provide. Does it have much value?

 

[musicguy]

Hi and welcome to the NAWCC forum


Rob

 

[Rick Hufnagel]

Hi Ron. Welcome to the NAWCC forums

Could you provide photos of the dial, movement and any case trademarks seen on the reverse of the case back. With those pictures we could likely tell you all about it.

Thanks!

 

[Alan Walker]

Quick search on Pocket Watch Database says 3410710 is a 12 size, 17 jewel movement with an estimated production year of 1918.

 

[Paul Sullivan]

Welcome Ron,

Here's a link to the PWDB with a description of your Illinois watch.

 

[Ron Bor]

Hi Ron. Welcome to the NAWCC forums

Could you provide photos of the dial, movement and any case trademarks seen on the reverse of the case back. With those pictures we could likely tell you all about it.

Thanks!

 

[Ron Bor]

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I'm not comfortable opening up the watch. Best I can provide.

 

[Ron Bor]

I'm not comfortable opening up the watch. Best I can provide.

I do appreciate the information provided by you folks so far.