Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 279

"Aristocrat" or "The Congressional" or "Victor"

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4925001
Grade: 279
Variation: Mixed
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 1,800
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000
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: 12141.279G6.12S2055.121M562.O6876.P4578.21J1398
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
142.17
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.246%
Registry Population: 20 (1.11%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.30% Analyzing 98 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.


viclip 27 · November 13, 2022

Serial Number 4926110 was reported as accurate.

mcopper 55 · February 10, 2022

Serial Number 4926317 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2022

Serial Number 4926604 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade is a Paramount! 4926604
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · July 21, 2021

Serial Number 4925775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 4925944 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is "Victor" variation

Anonymous · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 4925368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2018

Serial Number 4925843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2018

Serial Number 4925368 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2018

Serial Number 4925843 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "Aristocrat" Spider web desmaskeening.
Everything else looks accurate

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 4925517 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 4925379 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 4925507 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 4925830 was reported as accurate.

von1943 Supporter 371 · January 1, 2017

Serial Number 4925944 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2015

Serial Number 4925482 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2015

Serial Number 4925194 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2015

Serial Number 4926015 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 3, 2014

Serial Number 4925430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 4925186 was reported as accurate.

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 4925700 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 4925130 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 4925315 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2012

Serial Number 4926111 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 4926479 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: correct plus movement signed Illinois Watch Co.
The Congressional.

Anonymous · July 21, 2012

Serial Number 4926707 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch