Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 304

Private Label(s) in Run:

Illinois Central

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3436001
Grade: 304
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 108 of 122
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 10490.304G158.16S3180.167M510.O5410.P3451.17J3363
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
701.63
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.215%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.63% Analyzing 489 Sales

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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 · February 3, 2024

Serial Number 3436687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2022

Serial Number 3436697 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2021

Serial Number 3436278 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: This one is also signed "Illinois Central"
and is
two-tone. duffy littlejohn
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Anonymous · September 25, 2017

Serial Number 3436401 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 21, 2016

Serial Number 3436539 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2016

Serial Number 3436207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 3436357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2015

Serial Number 3436548 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is also signed "Illinois Central" and is
two-tone. duffy littlejohn
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 14, 2014

Serial Number 3436388 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 22, 2014

Serial Number 3436465 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 29, 2014

Serial Number 3436353 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 3436357 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually it's all correct. Only addition is that
mine's a two-toned signed "Illinois Central."
duffy littlejohn
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

lee571 Supporter 78 · September 12, 2013

Serial Number 3436476 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch