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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Marked The Master, Stanley, Elite, or Sterling

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4338929 Question Mark
Grade: 405 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 228 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: 11654.405G265.12S1800.123M711.O6409.P4235.17J3848 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.449 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
17 (0.85%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.23% 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.


Anonymous · December 9, 2023

Serial Number 4338408 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2023

Serial Number 4338355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 4338354 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement 4338354 marked Elite
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · July 14, 2021

Serial Number 4339420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 13, 2021

Serial Number 4339420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2021

Serial Number 4339023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2020

Serial Number 4339016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2020

Serial Number 4338150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2020

Serial Number 4338150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2019

Serial Number 4339989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2019

Serial Number 4338984 was reported as accurate.

Mkmars 3 · March 24, 2019

Serial Number 4339016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 4338913 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 16, 2018

Serial Number 4338046 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is engraved as "Sterling" rather than "The
Master". The engraving is in cursive, located on
the bridge for the center/3rd wheels.

Anonymous · March 5, 2017

Serial Number 4339388 was reported as accurate.

racing28x 1 · November 13, 2016

Serial Number 4339212 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2016

Serial Number 4339912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2015

Serial Number 4339241 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 31, 2015

Serial Number 4338188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 12, 2015

Serial Number 4338645 was reported as accurate.

ken506marlin 85 · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 4338996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 4338996 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2014

Serial Number 4338080 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4083 · October 20, 2013

Serial Number 4339967 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2013

Serial Number 4339207 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2013

Serial Number 4339454 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch