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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 275 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 275

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3876989 Question Mark
Grade: 275 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 34 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 40,400 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: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center 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: 11208.275G31.12S1590.123M562.O5999.P3912.21J1130 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
121.63 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
410.47 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.711% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.68% Analyzing 115 Sales 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.


Anonymous · July 9, 2023

Serial Number 3875593 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Santa Fe Special
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Rcardkidz 4083 · December 5, 2021

Serial Number 3876962 was reported as accurate.

1whatever 50 · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 3876050 was reported as accurate.

Fhsjrm 2 · October 22, 2020

Serial Number 3876989 was reported as accurate.

alexkedziekoins 24 · September 19, 2019

Serial Number 3875076 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2019

Serial Number 3876989 was reported as accurate.

curmer 7 · March 1, 2017

Serial Number 3875406 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Manufacturer is Burlington Watch Co. Chicago and
is stamped on movement. I can send photo that
clearly shows that under flywheel. I would like
to be able to change the Manufacturer in my
collection to reflect this
Curator Response: The Illinois Watch Co. is the manfuacturer of your watch, created as a private label for the Burlington Watch Co. It should be classified as an Illinois watch in all situations.

Anonymous · May 25, 2013

Serial Number 3875892 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 275 Pocket Watch