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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 305

Illinois Central

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4174187 Question Mark
Grade: 305 Question Mark
Variation: Illinois Central Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 114 of 177 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 150,270 Question Mark
Size: 16s 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
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11519.305G157.16S3696.167M658.O6277.P4145.17J3797 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
451.98 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,525.51 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.641% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.00% Analyzing 901 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.


Anonymous · February 28, 2023

Serial Number 4174303 was reported as accurate.

woodenu 3 · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 4174533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2020

Serial Number 4174533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 4174303 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 387 · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 4174187 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe the movement should be classified as
"Two-Tone". Also, both dial and movement are
labeled as, "Illinois Central".
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 31, 2018

Serial Number 4174574 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 16, 2016

Serial Number 4174358 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 20, 2016

Serial Number 4174114 was reported as accurate.

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

Walter 63 · August 20, 2016

Serial Number 4174114 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 20, 2015

Serial Number 4174755 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2014

Serial Number 4174252 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 31, 2012

Serial Number 4174464 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch