Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 274

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3527801
Grade: 274
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 56 of 114
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,350
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: 2.5, 35.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 10661.274G94.12S1400.121M478.O5546.P3553.21J991
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.14
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
699.59
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.211%
Registry Population: 2 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.79% Analyzing 416 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 · January 13, 2018

Serial Number 3527895 was reported as accurate.

amcfarlane Supporter 32 · December 28, 2017

Serial Number 3527895 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is currently on Ebay. Movement is engraved
with "Santa Fe Special." Unless a Grade 274 is a
Santa Fe Special.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, some of the Grade 274 are marked "Santa Fe Special." Do you happen to have the eBay item number for reference?
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch