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
Stewart
Basch & Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3084768
Grade: 304
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 1,850
Grade/Model Run: 40 of 50
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,340
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Wavy Lines
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 18.0, 53.0
Movement Markings: Illinois
Springfield
Watch Co.
Illinois Central 17 Jewels
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 9675.304G128.16S2854.166M174.H4364.P2837.17J3042
Database Version: v52.235
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: 15 (0.81%)
$ 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.


pmtime Supporter 405 · December 29, 2023

Serial Number 3083643 was reported as accurate.

Jleonardus 13 · January 26, 2022

Serial Number 3083158 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · January 16, 2022

Serial Number 3083158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2021

Serial Number 3083412 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a 12 size your information is wrong
Jim
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, a movement from this run (#3083865) has been verified as 16-Size. Please see the uploaded images on this page for confirmation.

Anonymous · March 28, 2021

Serial Number 3083191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2020

Serial Number 3083892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2020

Serial Number 3083412 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 3083863 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2018

Serial Number 3083901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2017

Serial Number 3083615 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 3084579 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "Illinois STEWART" engraved on 3rd wheel bridge.
"17 Jewels" engraved on Barrel Bridge. other than
SR #, no other engravings.

Anonymous · December 28, 2015

Serial Number 3084182 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

wmike565 Supporter 115 · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 3084515 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

RondoTom 64 · January 9, 2015

Serial Number 3083934 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 · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 3083391 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 · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 3083391 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 · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 3084409 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
Illinois Grade 304 Pocket Watch