Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 304

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2298215
Grade: 304
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 13 of 122
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 7153.304G22.16S1916.167M27.O3048.P1080.17J1985
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
701.63
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.215%
Registry Population: 5 (1.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.64% Analyzing 488 Sales

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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.


jesbob7 Supporter 37 · January 18, 2024

Serial Number 2298215 was reported as accurate.

arisandino 14 · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 2298340 was reported as accurate.

arisandino 14 · May 25, 2020

Serial Number 2298340 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 2298372 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have one in my shop right now that is single
roller. In addition, the 4th and escape wheels are
contained under their own separate upper bridge.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 21, 2019

Serial Number 2298372 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · May 13, 2019

Serial Number 2298372 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 2298229 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch