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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 406 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 406

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 3823464 Question Mark
Grade: 406 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1921 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 72 of 132 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 98,370 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j 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
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11139.406G90.12S1556.123M546.O5944.P3861.19J583 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
294.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
995.53 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.724% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
16 (0.80%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.88% Analyzing 575 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #3823464: Verified as a movement with parts from a Grade 406 and (likely) Grade 410 [eBay #233636936131].

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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.


Anonymous · January 6, 2024

Serial Number 3822020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2022

Serial Number 3822550 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2020

Serial Number 3823464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement shows 23j instead of 19j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This watch was previously verified as being a "frankenwatch." Please see research notes.

Anonymous · July 4, 2020

Serial Number 3823464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels, eBay listing
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ANTIQUE-ILLINOIS-HENNIGEN
-BATES-23J-12S-MODEL-3-GRADE-406-POCKET-WATCH-8300
-5-/233636936131?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. After reviewing the auction images, it has been determined that this movement contains parts from two separate and distinct movements. The serial number, marked on the barrel bridge, correctly corresponds to a Grade 406. The finishing and markings on the barrel/center bridge are consistent with other Grade 406 movements. Take note of the composition screw settings and damaskeening pattern. In contrast, the 4th wheel and escape wheel bridge is marked “23 Jewels” and features raised gold settings, inconsistent with the Grade 406 designation. The balance also features gold screw settings and chamfered regulator, consistent with the 12-Size 23-Jewel Grade 410. Since the pillar plate is clearly marked “Motor Barrel,” the 23-Jewel movement was likely original, subjected to a replacement barrel/center bridge pulled from a donor movement. The serial numbers marked under the parts will confirm this analysis. Unfortunately, this is a rather uncommon and very fine movement that has been ruined with an improper repair. [eBay #233636936131].

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 3823459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2018

Serial Number 3823459 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2018

Serial Number 3823699 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 3823916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2015

Serial Number 3823918 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2014

Serial Number 3822013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2014

Serial Number 3823328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 3822159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 3823609 was reported as accurate.

Gillie 24 · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 3823329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2013

Serial Number 3822258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2013

Serial Number 3823649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2012

Serial Number 3823329 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 406 Pocket Watch