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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Illinois Central

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3819001
Grade: 405
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 30 of 38
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,450
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
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: 11123.405G172.12S1555.124M174.O5927.P3860.17J3640
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.29
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042%
Registry Population: 9 (0.45%)

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4706 · August 15, 2020

Serial Number 3820871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2019

Serial Number 3820657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2017

Serial Number 3820845 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch isn't 2 tone. Thank you
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 3820114 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

larrvest 1 · January 31, 2016

Serial Number 3820357 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel

Anonymous · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 3820313 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: and it is a two tone movement signed Illinois
Central

Anonymous · November 30, 2014

Serial Number 3820750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 3820867 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: jewels is 21
adjusted to positions 5

Anonymous · October 27, 2013

Serial Number 3819152 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 3820199 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the face is not open.The ser number from the
work's is 3820199,the number on the lid opposite
the dial is 26455.This is a watch that's marked
14k,and run's great.I would very much appreciate
anything you can tell me about the
watch.Especially it's value.This watch used to
belong to the CFO of US Steel.Thanks
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch