Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3797631
Grade: 405
Variation: Illinois Central
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 38
Grade/Model Total Production: 20,450
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations: 17.5, 50.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 11096.405G171.12S1545.124M171.H4652.P3843.17J3631
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
54.34
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
183.33
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.318%
Registry Population: 6 (0.67%)

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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.


4mula1fan 50 · March 20, 2020

Serial Number 3797631 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 2 tone gold stripe movement. Illinois Central on
dial and movement
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 3797783 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 3797460 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

vstroetzel 10 · January 14, 2015

Serial Number 3797880 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12S , Hunter Case, Illinois Central model with
alternating nickel and gold stripe damaskeening on
the movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 3797015 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch