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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: 4880692 Question Mark
Grade: 279 Question Mark
Variation: The Congressional Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 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
Movement Markings: The Congressional
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12133.279G5.12S2032.121M562.O6869.P4549.21J1400 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 600 · June 16, 2023

Serial Number 4880828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2021

Serial Number 4880651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 4880772 was reported as accurate.

GLLester747 6 · February 21, 2018

Serial Number 4880807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2016

Serial Number 4880953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 19, 2016

Serial Number 4880448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2015

Serial Number 4880231 was reported as accurate.

snowman0674 1 · April 12, 2015

Serial Number 4880043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2014

Serial Number 4880563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2013

Serial Number 4880043 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 4880043 was reported as accurate.

Gillie 24 · July 24, 2013

Serial Number 4880499 was reported as accurate.

captnemo101 Supporter 19 · July 20, 2013

Serial Number 4880663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2013

Serial Number 4880974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2013

Serial Number 4880974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2012

Serial Number 4880520 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch