Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 274

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2394411
Grade: 274
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 590
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,210
Size: 12s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations: 17.5, 50.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 7481.274G4.12S474.122M184.H3690.P1303.19J154
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
154.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.268%
Registry Population: 3 (0.51%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.42% Analyzing 280 Sales
Research Note: Factory records indicate 21 jewels.

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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.


Anonymous · January 7, 2019

Serial Number 2394484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 2394581 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Burlington Special 12s 19j adjusted to temp and
positions. Burlington watch co. Chicago
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j

Anonymous · May 15, 2013

Serial Number 2394433 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is burlington special 16S ,19J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 19j
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch