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Aroxx · May 16, 2026

Yelfel · May 16, 2026

In honor of the AP x Swatch release:

Canuck · May 16, 2026

Waltesefalcon

I think I have the s# correct. The PWDB listing on the Illinois posted by @Waltesefalcon .

https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/304981

It is a model 3, fifth pinion model. Basically a transitional model 2 key/stem winder which was designed for use in a hunter case. Converted for use in an open/faced case by adding a ”fifth pinion” to the gear train so the seconds hand would be in the right location. Unusual in that the fifth pinion is jewelled, in spite of the fact it is only an idler pinion.

Waltesefalcon · May 16, 2026

Canuck
I think I have the s# correct. The PWDB listing on the Illinois posted by @Waltesefalcon .

https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/304981

It is a model 3, fifth pinion model. Basically a transitional model 2 key/stem winder which was designed for use in a hunter case. Converted for use in an open/faced case by adding a ”fifth pinion” to the gear train so the seconds hand would be in the right location. Unusual in that the fifth pinion is jewelled, in spite of the fact it is only an idler pinion.

Close enough for government work, my serial is 304961.

I think decision to jewel the 5th pinion instead of the center wheel a rather odd one.

Fish70 · May 16, 2026

o/

Canuck · May 16, 2026

Waltesefalcon
Close enough for government work, my serial is 304961.

I think decision to jewel the 5th pinion instead of the center wheel a rather odd one.

To the best of my knowledge, the idea of the fifth pinion to allow a hunter cased movement to be fitted to an open faced face, was unique to Illinois. I am not aware of any other U S watch company to go this route.

Waltesefalcon · May 16, 2026

Canuck
To the best of my knowledge, the idea of the fifth pinion to allow a hunter cased movement to be fitted to an open faced face, was unique to Illinois. I am not aware of any other U S watch company to go this route.

Same here, I've never seen it done by any other company.