Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 107 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 107

Burlington Bull Dog

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5139001
Grade: 107
Variation: Burlington Bull Dog
Model: 9
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 68 of 71
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,000
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-APT-BURLINGTON BULL DOG)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Limited Approval
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 12371.107G81.16S3992.169M715.O7058.L7073.21J1469
Database Version: v52.243
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
264.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
894.21
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.548%
Registry Population: 6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.94% Analyzing 360 Sales
Research Note: Dials marked "Burlington Bull Dog" verified in run (all or some of run).

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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.


TerryfromCanada Supporter 481 · August 8, 2022

Serial Number 5139119 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2020

Serial Number 5139099 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2020

Serial Number 5139349 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the case and dial on movement 5139349 are both
marked bull dog

rfarver 9 · March 29, 2020

Serial Number 5139578 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Burlington SN 5139578 is a model D according to
Complete Price Guide to Watches.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Those are made-up model designations for plate variations. These were not utilized by the factory. The Grade 107 is a 16-Size Model 9 with a slightly different bridge plate profile produced for the Burlington movements.

Anonymous · July 20, 2019

Serial Number 5139918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 5139063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2019

Serial Number 5139063 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 5139349 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to Limited Approval
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 18, 2016

Serial Number 5139466 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to Limited Approval
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 20, 2015

Serial Number 5139830 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to Limited Approval
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 5139749 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to Limited Approval
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 107 Pocket Watch