Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 427 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 427

Private Label(s) in Run:

James A. Garfield

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4196615 Question Mark
Grade: 427 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 5 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,100 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j 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: 11537.427G4.12S1750.123M668.O6295.P4160.19J679 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
9.33 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
31.40 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.055% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) 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.


lee571 Supporter 79 · April 14, 2023

Serial Number 4196559 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 4196559 was reported as accurate.

jwajohn 1 · July 19, 2018

Serial Number 4196958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2018

Serial Number 4196715 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 4196866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 4196501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 4196866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2014

Serial Number 4196043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 4196275 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2012

Serial Number 4196085 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 427 Pocket Watch