Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 107 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 107

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5139393 Question Mark
Grade: 107 Question Mark
Variation: Burlington Bull Dog Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1928 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 68 of 71 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,000 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-APT-BURLINGTON BULL DOG) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Limited Approval Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12400.107G81.16S4021.169M728.O7087.L7102.21J1480 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
264.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
894.21 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.548% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 5.75% Analyzing 377 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Dials marked "Burlington Bull Dog" verified in 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 486 · 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