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Expert: - 9/18/2009


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Hi Melvin,


I saw that you can answer the year a watch was made by the serial number.  I have an Illinois Autocrat #3387014 17 jewel double roller.

Also, how do I know what it's made out of?  It kind of looks like old gold.

Thanks!!

Ashley

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Ashley,

Here is the website that I use as a quick reference.

He took the information from the same source that I used originally.

http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/info.html

Based on the serial number, the watch was made in 1918.

Illinois watches are highly collectible.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

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I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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