Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 89

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3533928
Grade: 89
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1919
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 104 of 119
Grade/Model Total Production: 39,310
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 10671.89G135.18S4282.186M1493.O5556.L6561.17J3435
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
118.35
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
399.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.692%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 262 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.


Anonymous · November 17, 2023

Serial Number 3533397 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2021

Serial Number 3533158 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 3533929 was reported as accurate.

Quetley 3 · April 7, 2021

Serial Number 3533994 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked C & O Special. Questions the No to
RR Grade. Part of a private label run of 264
watches.
Curator Response: With only three positional adjustments, this watch would have qualified on some American railroads at the time but not the majority.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 3533154 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · August 20, 2018

Serial Number 3533472 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 20, 2016

Serial Number 3533659 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 3533403 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Oldtimelampshop 5 · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 3533928 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
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · October 18, 2014

Serial Number 3533204 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 3533751 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 2, 2014

Serial Number 3533792 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 3533358 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 16, 2013

Serial Number 3533357 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 89 Pocket Watch