Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 305

Sterling

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4272601
Grade: 305
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 121 of 177
Grade/Model Total Production: 150,270
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 11585.305G164.16S3715.167M669.O6340.P4203.17J3826
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
451.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,525.51
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.641%
Registry Population: 14 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.94% Analyzing 892 Sales

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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 3459 · December 4, 2022

Serial Number 4271005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2021

Serial Number 4271542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2021

Serial Number 4271201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2020

Serial Number 4271308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2017

Serial Number 4271916 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 4271822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2015

Serial Number 4271182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I am changing my accurate report. The watch is
marked "Sterling". What does Sterling mean?

Anonymous · December 11, 2015

Serial Number 4271182 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2015

Serial Number 4271126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just to add that this one is a signed "Sterling"
model. Cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 4271539 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 2, 2013

Serial Number 4271834 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Says adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 4271040 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · July 27, 2012

Serial Number 4271183 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch