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: 3538601
Grade: 274
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,210
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
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: 10686.274G96.12S1409.122M295.H4583.P3571.21J998
Database Version: v52.235
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: 5 (1.25%)

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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.


funkywatches 69 · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 3538760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2019

Serial Number 3538755 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a Hunter cased model. The watch is
triple signed with dial, movement, and case all
marked "SANTE FE SPECIAL".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · March 29, 2016

Serial Number 3538949 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

RoysClockFix 17 · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 3538674 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · April 21, 2015

Serial Number 3538989 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 3538998 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: HUNTER MODEL-Really, triple signed Santa Fe.

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Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · November 19, 2012

Serial Number 3538818 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Openface to Hunting
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch