Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 538 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 538

Extra Thin.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3649925 Question Mark
Grade: 538 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,100 Question Mark
Size: 13s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: Center Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Motor Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: None Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 5.0, 35.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10890.538G2.13S4.131M4.O5745.P3684.21J1042 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.546 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.055% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.00%) 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.


Campbelt Supporter 1 · August 24, 2024

Serial Number 3649392 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2022

Serial Number 3649903 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 24, 2021

Serial Number 3649665 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 3649149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2019

Serial Number 3649848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2019

Serial Number 3649477 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2018

Serial Number 3650069 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2017

Serial Number 3649224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2017

Serial Number 3649852 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 25, 2014

Serial Number 3649080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2014

Serial Number 3649100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2014

Serial Number 3649100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2013

Serial Number 3649167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 7, 2013

Serial Number 3649740 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · June 30, 2013

Serial Number 3649740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2013

Serial Number 3649280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2013

Serial Number 3649168 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is adjusted to 5 positions

Anonymous · December 22, 2012

Serial Number 3649937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 3649483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2012

Serial Number 3649166 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 538 Pocket Watch