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: 4645995
Grade: 274
Variation: Central
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1925
Run Quantity: 1,400
Grade/Model Run: 53 of 53
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,210
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: 17.5, 50.5
Movement Markings: Central
Case: Various
Run ID: 11913.274G157.12S1929.122M315.H4716.P4410.21J1342
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
45.79
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
154.47
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.268%
Registry Population: 8 (0.57%)

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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.


JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · December 7, 2021

Serial Number 4645601 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 4646037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stem is not HUNTING Also second hand is between
the 2 and 4, over the 3.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. You are describing a "conversion dial" which indicates the movement is indeed a hunting configuration movement.

Anonymous · October 23, 2020

Serial Number 4646037 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2020

Serial Number 4646221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 4645751 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · August 2, 2019

Serial Number 4645995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label (?) - Movement marked, "ILLINOIS
CENTRAL" (see photo).
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · May 12, 2017

Serial Number 4646351 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2016

Serial Number 4646412 was reported as accurate.

ohitticks 13 · January 1, 2016

Serial Number 4646409 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2014

Serial Number 4646178 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · November 1, 2013

Serial Number 4646043 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: OPENFACE . Mine is marked central

Anonymous · September 14, 2013

Serial Number 4646301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 4646281 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2013

Serial Number 4646720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2012

Serial Number 4646592 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels

Anonymous · August 28, 2012

Serial Number 4646437 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 274 Pocket Watch