Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 304

Private Label(s) in Run:

Illinois Central

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2988143
Grade: 304
Variation: Illinois Central
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1916
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 79 of 122
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,100
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
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: 9498.304G118.16S2787.167M337.O4641.P2702.17J2956
Database Version: v52.235
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: 10 (1.00%)
$ 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.


cmdraven 3991 · October 7, 2023

Serial Number 2988107 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2022

Serial Number 2988100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2021

Serial Number 2988293 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 2988143 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 2988275 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 2988275 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 2988695 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 2988272 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 25, 2019

Serial Number 2988272 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 20, 2019

Serial Number 2988429 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 8, 2016

Serial Number 2988279 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 2988848 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 1, 2015

Serial Number 2988014 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · June 27, 2015

Serial Number 2988233 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 12, 2013

Serial Number 2988233 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It's actually all accurate, except mine is
two-toned and signed "Illinois Central."
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch