Pocket Watch Database

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: 3859264
Grade: 305
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 86 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
Center Wheel Material: Gold
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: 11172.305G124.16S3535.167M600.O5963.P3895.17J3657
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: 23 (1.15%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.94% Analyzing 890 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.


Anonymous · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 3859337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2023

Serial Number 3859425 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 1, 2021

Serial Number 3859368 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Corre t except private label "Penn Special" not
pennsylvania special
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 3858437 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 3858622 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All accurate except this one is signed "No. 805."
on the center bridge plate. Likely another
private label? cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · March 28, 2020

Serial Number 3859402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 3859760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2019

Serial Number 3859832 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2019

Serial Number 3859760 was reported as accurate.

stintsman Supporter 13 · October 15, 2018

Serial Number 3858513 was reported as accurate.

odiekyle66 77 · December 7, 2017

Serial Number 3859723 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2017

Serial Number 3859662 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label movement "made for kay jewelers by
Illinois watch co." gold trim-screw heads,
regulator, case screws, gold center wheel.
dial "Illinois sterling"0

Anonymous · October 6, 2016

Serial Number 3859264 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2016

Serial Number 3859095 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2016

Serial Number 3859760 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 3859760 was reported as accurate.

tklenke 2 · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 3858104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 29, 2014

Serial Number 3859337 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: PLATE: BRIDGE PLATES
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

rocket00 236 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 3859370 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

rocket00 236 · January 10, 2014

Serial Number 3859370 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 3859370 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 3859208 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 3, 2014

Serial Number 3859208 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 30, 2013

Serial Number 3859208 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

watchman4831 193 · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 3859733 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: private label movement "made for kay jewelers by
Illinois watch co." gold trim-screw heads,
regulator, case screws, gold center wheel.
dial "Illinois sterling"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 3858708 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · December 10, 2012

Serial Number 3858872 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · November 18, 2012

Serial Number 3858774 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 8, 2012

Serial Number 3858374 was reported as accurate.

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