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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 405

Sterling

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4597404
Grade: 405
Variation: Sterling
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 3,000
Grade/Model Run: 281 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: 11867.405G320.12S1911.123M793.O6614.P4380.17J3950
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,168.51
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: 21 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.38% Analyzing 2,110 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 25, 2023

Serial Number 4597443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2023

Serial Number 4596542 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 4595402 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked Peerless and has wavy/circular
damaskeening.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

CaChip 2 · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 4597404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 4595121 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2018

Serial Number 4596695 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is signed "Sterling" in cursive,
with the dial also bearing that private label sig,

cmdraven 3970 · August 2, 2018

Serial Number 4597260 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 4597363 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 4596924 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 4595794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2015

Serial Number 4596496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2015

Serial Number 4595984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2013

Serial Number 4597587 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 4597587 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch