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: 2708001
Grade: 274
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 18 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: 8627.274G32.12S754.122M240.H4098.P2051.19J268
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.54
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: 1 (0.33%)

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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 · May 24, 2020

Serial Number 2708263 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2708263 is not a 3/4 plate watch. It is a 12s HC
bridge plate watch, like the Illinois 405 grade
watches.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

joneschk 1 · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 2708126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2012

Serial Number 2708137 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch