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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; Mixed Run: Openface and Hunting Movements

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4783924 Question Mark
Grade: 405 Question Mark
Variation: Sterling Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 308 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: 12045.405G347.12S1990.123M847.O6787.P4487.17J4018 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.608 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
34 (1.13%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.84% Analyzing 2,153 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Original records indicate openface configuration. However, #4784630 has been verified as hunting configuration, marked "Sterling" [eBay #382754263291]. #4784126: Verified as Openface [eBay #123650938313]. #4785066: Reported as Hunting.

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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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5339 · November 21, 2020

Serial Number 4784659 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 4086 · September 15, 2019

Serial Number 4785680 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2019

Serial Number 4785066 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a hunting configuration.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

papaclock3 31 · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 4785777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2019

Serial Number 4784126 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No 4784126 is definitely an open face movement.
No indication otherwise.
Curator Response: Verified as Openface [eBay #123650938313]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

hweinfeld1 1 · February 4, 2019

Serial Number 4784630 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a hunting case movement not an open faced
movement. It is currently listed on eBay. It is
marked "Sterling. "
https://www.ebay.com/itm/382754263291
Curator Response: Verified as hunting configuration, marked "Sterling" [eBay #382754263291]

Anonymous · October 21, 2018

Serial Number 4783180 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 14, 2018

Serial Number 4784839 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 12, 2018

Serial Number 4784839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2018

Serial Number 4783878 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2015

Serial Number 4784365 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2015

Serial Number 4783709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 4783434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 4785779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2014

Serial Number 4785779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2014

Serial Number 4785137 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the position of the two larger gears

Anonymous · May 24, 2013

Serial Number 4784060 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2013

Serial Number 4783259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2013

Serial Number 4785250 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2012

Serial Number 4785282 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 405 Pocket Watch