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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Governor

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4579867 Question Mark
Grade: 405 Question Mark
Variation: The Governor Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 278 of 346 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 392,070 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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 # 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: 11873.405G317.12S1905.123M787.O6620.P4371.17J3942 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.516 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,179.23 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3,980.28 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.891% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
23 (1.15%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.64% Analyzing 2,144 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 · December 17, 2021

Serial Number 4579615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 4579443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2021

Serial Number 4578916 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 190 · October 17, 2020

Serial Number 4578360 was reported as accurate.

4mula1fan 50 · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 4578899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 4579890 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 24, 2018

Serial Number 4579262 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number 4579028 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 4578493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2016

Serial Number 4578493 was reported as accurate.

george 1 · February 20, 2014

Serial Number 4579178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2014

Serial Number 4579645 was reported as accurate.

mjdevo31 36 · June 11, 2013

Serial Number 4578856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 4579178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 4579178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 4579178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2013

Serial Number 4579178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2012

Serial Number 4579956 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 4579143 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch