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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Penn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4517579
Grade: 405
Variation: Penn Special
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1924
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 265 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
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: 11803.405G304.12S1880.123M767.O6550.P4338.17J3918
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,175.01
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: 17 (0.85%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.35% Analyzing 2,115 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.


Huggs3 Supporter 143 · August 10, 2022

Serial Number 4517386 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · August 19, 2021

Serial Number 4517529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 4518022 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2019

Serial Number 4518874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2017

Serial Number 4518126 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 11, 2015

Serial Number 4518822 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2015

Serial Number 4517464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2015

Serial Number 4518855 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 13, 2014

Serial Number 4518466 was reported as accurate.

Medicgeorge 1 · August 14, 2014

Serial Number 4518293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2014

Serial Number 4518293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 4518293 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 4518555 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Model: Monarch

ipraetorian 29 · October 29, 2013

Serial Number 4517873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 4518400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2012

Serial Number 4517612 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: also signed "Penn Central"
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch