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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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3715471 Question Mark
Grade: 305 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1920 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 76 of 177 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 150,270 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 10994.305G107.16S3447.167M571.O5832.P3761.17J3584 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
451.98 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,525.51 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.641% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
28 (0.93%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.25% Analyzing 899 Sales Question Mark
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.


tctimepieces Supporter 111 · 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 3980 · April 18, 2023

Serial Number 3715471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2022

Serial Number 3715282 was reported as accurate.

nicnic Supporter 398 · 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 471 · 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