Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Sterling Watch Co. or "The Deluxe"

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4348749
Grade: 405
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 230 of 345
Grade/Model Total Production: 390,670
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 11645.405G267.12S1804.123M713.O6400.P4239.17J3851
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,168.51
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,966.06
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.865%
Registry Population: 10 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.38% Analyzing 2,110 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.


Anonymous · December 25, 2020

Serial Number 4348622 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 4348399 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2020

Serial Number 4347472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2020

Serial Number 4347809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 4347992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 8, 2019

Serial Number 4347992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2018

Serial Number 4348226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 4348725 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2016

Serial Number 4347599 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2015

Serial Number 4347867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2014

Serial Number 4348388 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

visteo 60 · September 12, 2014

Serial Number 4348723 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Appears to be possibly a 405...but did not try to
verify. Details: Jewels 17 Size 16 (Movement
Diameter (mm)43.17) Plate marked "Sterling
Illinois Watch Co."

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · September 12, 2014

Serial Number 4348723 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · August 30, 2014

Serial Number 4347579 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 4347579 is a 12 size 17j open face movement
marked "The Deluxe"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 4347554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 12s 17J "the deluxe"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

nagamitsu 11 · October 18, 2013

Serial Number 4348774 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My example is a size 12 marked Sterling Illinois
Watch Co.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Sumwherentime 23 · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 4347932 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 6, 2013

Serial Number 4348734 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is a sterling 10s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 4348734 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to 405
Size changed from 16 to 12
Factory Model changed from 9 to 3
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch