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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Private Label(s) in Run:

Railroad Dispatcher Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4028965 Question Mark
Grade: 405 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 170 of 346 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 392,070 Question Mark
Size: 12s 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
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: 11376.405G205.12S1663.123M609.O6143.P4033.17J3741 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,179.23 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,980.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.891% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.23% Analyzing 2,145 Sales Question Mark

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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.


Jackson72 10 · April 2, 2022

Serial Number 4028188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2022

Serial Number 4028188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2022

Serial Number 4028188 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked, Railroad Dispatcher Special.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 10, 2021

Serial Number 4028471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 4027212 was reported as accurate.

Krisb62471 34 · August 17, 2020

Serial Number 4027605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2019

Serial Number 4028518 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 4028634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 6, 2019

Serial Number 4028885 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 28, 2017

Serial Number 4027923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 21, 2015

Serial Number 4028104 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 4028752 was reported as accurate.

jakester1042 93 · March 18, 2014

Serial Number 4027009 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 4028809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 4027935 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2012

Serial Number 4028734 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch