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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:

Illinois Central
The Autocrat

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4147422 Question Mark
Grade: 405 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 4,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 194 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: Two-Tone 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: 11495.405G231.12S1731.123M655.O6253.P4128.17J3787 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
33 (0.83%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.64% Analyzing 2,145 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #4148449: Verified as marked "Illinois Central" with a two-tone finish.

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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 16, 2022

Serial Number 4148347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2022

Serial Number 4148449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement has a two tone finish, as seen in the
following picture:

https://imgur.com/a/if6zzrO
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · January 17, 2022

Serial Number 4146527 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 4148602 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 4, 2020

Serial Number 4148602 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 13, 2019

Serial Number 4145144 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 27, 2019

Serial Number 4147392 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 30, 2017

Serial Number 4146351 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 30, 2017

Serial Number 4145148 was reported as accurate.

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

cmdraven 4083 · January 30, 2017

Serial Number 4147888 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 26, 2016

Serial Number 4146432 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 12, 2014

Serial Number 4146027 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 17, 2014

Serial Number 4148877 was reported as accurate.

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

mdcars 30 · March 12, 2014

Serial Number 4148871 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 29, 2014

Serial Number 4148034 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 4145771 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 4145771 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 4148317 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 4146016 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