Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 304

Private Label(s) in Run:

Railroad Dispatch Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3027976 Question Mark
Grade: 304 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1916 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 570 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 of 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,340 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 18.0, 53.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 9569.304G126.16S2818.166M170.H4332.P2752.17J2989 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
61.24 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
206.61 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.358% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (1.23%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.00% Analyzing 350 Sales 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 · July 30, 2024

Serial Number 3027635 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate. This one is an "Empire Special."
cheers dcl

GT350me 28 · August 8, 2021

Serial Number 3027835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked "805"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · July 15, 2021

Serial Number 3027521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 3027904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 3027835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My is marked 17j number 805
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 5, 2020

Serial Number 3027835 was reported as accurate.

ceocbeck 112 · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 3027844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2020

Serial Number 3027693 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2019

Serial Number 3027665 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Railroad Dispatch Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Gatorelf 8 · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 3027717 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · February 15, 2014

Serial Number 3027732 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch