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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

The Autocrat

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4153790 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: 195 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: 11500.405G232.12S1732.123M656.O6258.P4133.17J3790 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.479 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): 9.64% 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.


Rcardkidz 4083 · February 24, 2023

Serial Number 4153544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 17, 2019

Serial Number 4152014 was reported as accurate.

txtimefan Supporter 101 · May 5, 2018

Serial Number 4152323 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2017

Serial Number 4152229 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · February 8, 2016

Serial Number 4152120 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch shows The Autocrat on both watch and
the Wadsworth case.

Anonymous · September 8, 2015

Serial Number 4153970 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2015

Serial Number 4153962 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2014

Serial Number 4153606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2013

Serial Number 4153265 was reported as accurate.

RRB1962 6 · September 5, 2013

Serial Number 4152150 was reported as accurate.

RRB1962 6 · September 5, 2013

Serial Number 4152150 was reported as accurate.

RRB1962 6 · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 4152150 was reported as accurate.

RRB1962 6 · August 15, 2013

Serial Number 4152150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2013

Serial Number 4153542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 4153606 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch