Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 306 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 306

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2973624 Question Mark
Grade: 306 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1916 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 122 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,800 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 4 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No 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: 9486.306G64.16S2784.167M333.O4637.P2689.17J2946 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
113.50 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
383.03 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.663% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
6 (0.60%) 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 · May 19, 2024

Serial Number 2973165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 10, 2021

Serial Number 2973189 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is stamped 3 position adjusted instead of 4
like your database says
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 7, 2020

Serial Number 2973573 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the movement is stamped adjusted for 4 positions
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

rtwatches 943 · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 2973624 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Illinois Springfield Watch Co.., marked 706 and
adjusted 4 positions, gold plated screws and
patent regulator.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

rtwatches 943 · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 2973624 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

von1943 Supporter 376 · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 2973449 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · March 21, 2017

Serial Number 2973803 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · May 3, 2013

Serial Number 2973362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4

Anonymous · August 8, 2012

Serial Number 2973243 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 3 to 4
Illinois Grade 306 Pocket Watch