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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade A. Lincoln Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: A. Lincoln

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4478509 Question Mark
Grade: A. Lincoln Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1923 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 45 of 46 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,910 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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 to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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: 11788.G217.12S1865.123M755.O6536.P4318.21J1306 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.568 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.96 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.07 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.333% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.78% Analyzing 176 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 · September 24, 2021

Serial Number 4478528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 4478352 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · June 5, 2019

Serial Number 4478910 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2019

Serial Number 4478344 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2016

Serial Number 4478766 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked as 21 jewel on SN 4478766 A.
Lincoln 12s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · March 11, 2016

Serial Number 4478596 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 4478675 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This serial number is for an A. Lincoln 12size 21
jewel watch, open face. This is currently listed
on eBay. The serial number is clearly 4478675.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Autocrat to A. Lincoln
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · May 29, 2015

Serial Number 4478502 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Illinois A Lincoln 21 jewel not Autocrat
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Autocrat to A. Lincoln
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · March 21, 2015

Serial Number 4478592 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Autocrat to A. Lincoln
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · March 12, 2015

Serial Number 4478097 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Autocrat to A. Lincoln
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · March 7, 2015

Serial Number 4478097 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade: A. Lincoln
21 Jewels
Adjusted 5 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Autocrat to A. Lincoln
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 4478650 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4086 · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 4478487 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2013

Serial Number 4478797 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not model 3

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 4478097 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade A. Lincoln Pocket Watch