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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 305

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3714825
Grade: 305
Variation: Mixed
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 76 of 177
Grade/Model Total Production: 150,270
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 10980.305G107.16S3433.167M571.O5818.P3761.17J3584
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
451.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,525.51
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.641%
Registry Population: 28 (0.93%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.94% Analyzing 890 Sales
Research Note: Some are finished with two-tone damaskeening.

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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.


pinkdrill Supporter 98 · November 28, 2023

Serial Number 3715613 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label is "Penn Special"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Rcardkidz 3427 · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 3715471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2022

Serial Number 3715282 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 385 · July 14, 2021

Serial Number 3716112 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2021

Serial Number 3714250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2020

Serial Number 3714383 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 22, 2019

Serial Number 3716740 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2019

Serial Number 3716625 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a two-tone "Illinois Central" pendant
set. cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · December 21, 2018

Serial Number 3715880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2017

Serial Number 3714335 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · October 5, 2016

Serial Number 3716971 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: on 3rd wheel/Center wheel bridge it is inscribed
"CAPITOL Illinois watch co. Springfield" this
differs from the other models shown here. all
other specifications are the same (as noted).

Anonymous · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 3715224 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2016

Serial Number 3714468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 3714378 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 5, 2015

Serial Number 3715840 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2015

Serial Number 3714819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2014

Serial Number 3714359 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The info has these all incorrectly listed as
Hunting. They are all open-face, as the pictures
correctly show. I went on to find out that the big
blue Illinois book (Meggers&Ehrhardt) shows the
run of 3714001-3717000 as Hunting. At least some
(probably all) of these are open-face models.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 22, 2014

Serial Number 3714359 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 4, 2014

Serial Number 3715718 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · June 4, 2014

Serial Number 3715718 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

buckpoll 1 · February 19, 2014

Serial Number 3716640 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 9, 2013

Serial Number 3716363 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 7, 2013

Serial Number 3716363 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 31, 2012

Serial Number 3715812 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch