Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 509

Diamond, Ruby & Saphire Jewels

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3620251
Grade: 509
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 15
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,497
Size: 12/14s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 10830.509G20.S89.M89.O5689.P3649.21J1026
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
25.27
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.044%
Registry Population: 3 (1.50%)

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 3620202 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The grade 509 is a 14-size movement. Grades 5xx
are generally the 14-size equivalent of the
corresponding 12-size grade 4xx.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 12/14

Msw233 Supporter 89 · March 1, 2016

Serial Number 3620251 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 12 to 12/14