Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 279

Time King

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5072001 Question Mark
Grade: 279 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12318.279G8.12S2086.121M565.O7021.P4685.21J1455 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
142.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.246% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (1.25%) Question Mark

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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.


23Greenwich Supporter 252 · June 13, 2022

Serial Number 5072089 was reported as accurate.

daaim19 75 · June 11, 2022

Serial Number 5072918 was reported as accurate.

CLOCKWORKBRIAN72 50 · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 5072497 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4083 · March 7, 2022

Serial Number 5072878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 5072836 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 5072398 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 6, 2020

Serial Number 5072345 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2020

Serial Number 5072938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2020

Serial Number 5072820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 5072820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2019

Serial Number 5072820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2018

Serial Number 5072032 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2017

Serial Number 5072698 was reported as accurate.

BADGE706 1 · January 15, 2017

Serial Number 5072041 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2017

Serial Number 5072336 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 5073157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 28, 2016

Serial Number 5072171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2016

Serial Number 5072938 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 5072665 was reported as accurate.

FastCatStudio 2 · December 27, 2014

Serial Number 5072154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2013

Serial Number 5072189 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch