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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 525 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 525

Marquis Autocrat

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4881730
Grade: 525
Variation: Marquis Autocrat
Model: 3XT
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 34
Grade/Model Total Production: 33,750
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: None
Case Screw Locations: 5.0, 35.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 12105.525G25.12S2033.M42.O6841.P4550.17J4053
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
101.61
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
342.89
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.594%
Registry Population: 9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.48% Analyzing 157 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.


cmdraven 3993 · September 1, 2023

Serial Number 4881536 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2020

Serial Number 4881228 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3XT

Anonymous · February 15, 2020

Serial Number 4881422 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3XT

billreid 141 · October 5, 2018

Serial Number 4881730 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one looks like the 12xt size with "THE
MARQUIS AUTOCRAT" engraved on the tran bridge. "17
Jewels Motor Barrel", "Illinois Watch Co
Springfiels", & "Adjusted 3 Positions" and serial
number are on the barrel bridge
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 3XT

INDY105 1 · June 15, 2014

Serial Number 4881020 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 3XT

Anonymous · June 15, 2014

Serial Number 4881020 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 3XT

Anonymous · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 4881055 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 3XT

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 4881684 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 3XT
Illinois Grade 525 Pocket Watch