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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 279

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4879501 Question Mark
Grade: 279 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 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: 12132.279G4.12S2031.121M561.O6868.P4548.21J1399 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
142.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.246% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
11 (1.10%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.27% Analyzing 100 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 · October 20, 2023

Serial Number 4879556 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 96 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 4879355 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 96 · January 4, 2022

Serial Number 4879355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2021

Serial Number 4879355 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 4879901 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2018

Serial Number 4879551 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 4879352 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2018

Serial Number 4879353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2017

Serial Number 4879078 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2015

Serial Number 4879653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2015

Serial Number 4879240 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2014

Serial Number 4879152 was reported as accurate.

Txranger 18 · December 11, 2013

Serial Number 4879109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2013

Serial Number 4879202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2013

Serial Number 4879501 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 9, 2013

Serial Number 4879364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2012

Serial Number 4879364 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch