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1923 Illinois Openface Pocket Watch 21J 12S 14kGF Starts Stops Grade 274 W897
$128.55
Check Price Source: eBay.com
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Access Date: March 20, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 274

Private Label(s) in Run:

Illinois Central
The Garland
Penn Special
The Master
Gold Medal

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4526451 Question Mark
Grade: 274 Question Mark
Variation: Mixed Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1924 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 101 of 114 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 69,350 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: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: 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: 11828.274G153.12S1884.121M543.O6574.P4343.21J1319 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.623 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 207.29 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 699.59 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1.211% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		26 (1.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.75% Analyzing 432 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #4526981: Reported as Marked "The Garland." #4527362: Verified as Marked "The Garland." #4526013: Verified as Marked "Penn Special." #4526365: Verified as Marked "The Master."
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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 19, 2024

Serial Number 4527927 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 619 · April 24, 2023

Serial Number 4527741 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : 4527741 marked Gold Medal, circular
demaskeening. Thx 394573726557
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Gun4hire Supporter 50 · October 4, 2022

Serial Number 4527573 was reported as accurate.

billkov 98 · November 29, 2021

Serial Number 4526892 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 2, 2021

Serial Number 4526008 was reported as accurate.

heicke 6 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 4526098 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2020

Serial Number 4526427 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 2, 2020

Serial Number 4526630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 18, 2020

Serial Number 4526630 was reported as accurate.

bman8030 54 · June 16, 2020

Serial Number 4526193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2020

Serial Number 4527334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2020

Serial Number 4526920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2019

Serial Number 4526989 was reported as accurate.

Dax312000 1 · July 13, 2019

Serial Number 4527005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2019

Serial Number 4526365 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: For reference purposes, my specimen's movement
includes "The Master" engraved thereon & the dial
is signed "Master" in a straight line immediately
below the usual arced Illinois signature.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report and confirmation.

Anonymous · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 4526981 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2018

Serial Number 4527671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2018

Serial Number 4526989 was reported as accurate.

odiekyle66 77 · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 4526989 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 4527261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 13, 2016

Serial Number 4527420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2016

Serial Number 4527920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 4527920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2015

Serial Number 4527080 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

gnarlykev 1 · February 21, 2015

Serial Number 4526092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2014

Serial Number 4526010 was reported as accurate.

mgrsnapper 12 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 4526209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 4526209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 13, 2014

Serial Number 4527334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 4527334 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 93 · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 4527334 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2013

Serial Number 4527454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 4526511 was reported as accurate.

chronofil 24 · July 18, 2013

Serial Number 4526013 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 4527255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 4527417 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2013

Serial Number 4527136 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 4526783 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2012

Serial Number 4526058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2012

Serial Number 4526058 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2012

Serial Number 4526110 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch