Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 274

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4481867
Grade: 274
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 98 of 114
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,350
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
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: 11774.274G150.12S1867.121M540.O6522.P4320.21J1305
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
207.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
699.59
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.211%
Registry Population: 12 (1.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.52% Analyzing 417 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 · October 22, 2021

Serial Number 4481369 was reported as accurate.

r72gsaol 37 · April 24, 2020

Serial Number 4481927 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2020

Serial Number 4481940 was reported as accurate.

Forever 5 · July 15, 2018

Serial Number 4481296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2016

Serial Number 4481226 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · February 24, 2015

Serial Number 4481299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2014

Serial Number 4481957 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 4481349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2014

Serial Number 4481349 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2014

Serial Number 4481369 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · January 25, 2014

Serial Number 4481845 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Interesting is marked "Banker" and has all gold
trim. Screw heads etc.

Anonymous · January 8, 2013

Serial Number 4481441 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement & Dial are marked "Marine Special" The
following is from an elderly lady that worked at
the Illinois Watch Factory: She told me that those
dials and movements marked "Marine Special" were
actually a premium gift given to those people who
purchased a $10,000 Life Insurance policy from the
Marine Life Insurance Company, Springfield, IL.
Marine Life Insurance Company was started and
owned by Joseph Bunn Senior, former President of
the Illinois Watch Company and later his son,
Jospph Bunn Jr. who sold the Illinois Watch
Company to Hamilton Watch Company about 1927. I
have this watch in my small collection and can
verify what is on the dial and movement. DWC in
Kansas

Anonymous · October 30, 2012

Serial Number 4481843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2012

Serial Number 4481418 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch