Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 228 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 228

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3115121
Grade: 228
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1917
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 78 of 88
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,680
Size: 12s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 9743.228G128.12S1103.121M415.O4827.P2881.15J2111
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
201.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.343%
Registry Population: 2 (0.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.33% Analyzing 105 Sales

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7797903 10 · June 8, 2018

Serial Number 3115121 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this watch ser # 3115121 is made by Illinois
Stewart 15 jewels 12s open face
it maybe a lever set but i can't get the bezel
off at this time. The stem/crown will not move out
to set the time either.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.
Illinois Grade 228 Pocket Watch