Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 107 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 107

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3724527
Grade: 107
Model: 9
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 41 of 71
Grade/Model Total Production: 88,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Limited Approval
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Movement Markings: Burlington Watch Co.
21 Jewels
Adjusted to
Temperature
&
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 10994.107G54.16S3442.169M481.O5829.L6674.21J1072
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
264.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
894.21
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.548%
Registry Population: 7 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.94% Analyzing 360 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.


cjbrem Supporter 519 · September 28, 2022

Serial Number 3724176 was reported as accurate.

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · November 7, 2020

Serial Number 3724058 was reported as accurate.

timekeeper48 Supporter 88 · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 3724058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 3724652 was reported as accurate.

jmpgfoto Supporter 18 · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 3724527 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Should be shown as RAILROAD GRADE
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Illinios Grade 107 was not adjusted to five positions, and thus, not widely accepted on American railroads at the time. However, it still would have qualified for some railroads. This is the reason the information lists "Railroad Grade" as "Limited Approval."

jmpgfoto Supporter 18 · May 2, 2018

Serial Number 3724527 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to Limited Approval

Anonymous · December 31, 2017

Serial Number 3724880 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is open face..
Curator Response: Verified as open face model 9 marked "Burlington Watch Co." [eBay #192405308280]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 8 to 9
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 3724880 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 8 to 9
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 3724239 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

Anonymous · May 9, 2016

Serial Number 3724833 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch has 21 jewels and is a railroad grade
by definition
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. There were many more requirements for a watch to be accepted into railroad service in addition to the jewel count. "21 Jewels" does not immediately qualify the watch for railroad service.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval

ceocbeck Supporter 112 · April 15, 2014

Serial Number 3724378 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from ? to 21j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Railroad Grade changed from No to Limited Approval
Illinois Grade 107 Pocket Watch