Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 274

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2818499 Question Mark
Grade: 274 Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1915 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 21 of 53 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,210 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate 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: 17.5, 50.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8985.274G41.12S828.122M245.H4190.P2278.21J657 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.79 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
154.47 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.268% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.63%) 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 · January 17, 2020

Serial Number 2818216 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Database indicates 19 jewels, watch is marked 21
jewels. Database indicates 3/4 plate, watch has
finger plate movement.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #164013641136]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

cmdraven 4083 · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 2818480 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 19j to 21j
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch