Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Autocrat


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Grade Autocrat is a 17j Openface watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 12s, Model 3 movement features a nickel finish and is adjustedtemperature.

Autocrat Movement Characteristics

  • Size12s
  • Jewels17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model3
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeNo

Autocrat Production Info

  • Total Production36,000
  • Number of Runs29
  • Production Years1921-1927
  • First Serial3,832,701
  • Last Serial4,912,000
  • Largest Run2,000
  • Smallest Run300
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

Described in catalogs as being "Adjusted to Temperature."

Actual production is likely more due to the additional production of Grade 405 movements marked Autocrat (classified as Grade 405 instead of "Autocrat" in records).