Pocket Watch Database


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: 4274528 Question Mark
Grade: 405 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 215 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: 11602.405G252.12S1775.123M688.O6357.P4204.17J3827 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.536 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
13 (0.65%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.14% Analyzing 2,146 Sales Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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 · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 4273983 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 4273216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2018

Serial Number 4274485 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2017

Serial Number 4273790 was reported as accurate.

Mcampbell168 1 · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 4273843 was reported as accurate.

GuyJLemi 33 · September 15, 2015

Serial Number 4273867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2015

Serial Number 4273548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2014

Serial Number 4273077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2014

Serial Number 4274243 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "The Autocrat".

cmdraven 4083 · July 28, 2013

Serial Number 4273294 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2013

Serial Number 4273634 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "The Autocrat" on the center plate bridge. Pendent
movement setting.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 4274799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2013

Serial Number 4274799 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2012

Serial Number 4273274 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "The Autocrat" on the center plate bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Unknown to Pendant

Anonymous · May 23, 2012

Serial Number 4273274 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch