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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 304

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2768229
Grade: 304
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1915
Run Quantity: 250
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 50
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Micrometric
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 18.0, 53.0
Movement Markings: Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
17 Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 8778.304G83.16S2548.166M146.H4141.P2149.17J2667
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.24
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.61
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.358%
Registry Population: 1 (0.40%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.77% Analyzing 347 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.


Chronified Supporter 212 · February 2, 2021

Serial Number 2768229 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 16 size, 17 jewels, bridge plate
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #164682446210]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to 304
Size changed from 0 to 16
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 29, 2016

Serial Number 2768190 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to 304
Size changed from 0 to 16
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 26, 2016

Serial Number 2768023 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to 304
Size changed from 0 to 16
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 21, 2016

Serial Number 2768135 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial Number is shown on a size 16 Illinois,
17j movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 37 to 304
Size changed from 0 to 16
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 6
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch