Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: A. Lincoln

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4478732
Grade: A. Lincoln
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 45 of 46
Grade/Model Total Production: 18,910
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 11788.G217.12S1865.123M755.O6535.P4318.21J1306
Database Version: v52.333
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
56.93
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
192.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.333%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)

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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 4004 · 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