Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 527 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 527

Extra Thin.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4891383 Question Mark
Grade: 527 Question Mark
Model: 3XT Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 13 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,600 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 19j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Motor Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 5 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: None Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 5.0, 35.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12143.527G11.12S2039.M46.O6879.P4557.19J765 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
34.92 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
117.78 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.204% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (0.70%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 6.63% Analyzing 67 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.


massstuff 19 · October 27, 2023

Serial Number 4891992 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2023

Serial Number 4891498 was reported as accurate.

rfregoso 55 · January 25, 2020

Serial Number 4891717 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is an A. Lincoln 19 jewels
Quite a different watch
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Grade 527 is also marked "A. Lincoln" but identified as "527" in factory records.

watchman4831 193 · February 1, 2018

Serial Number 4891846 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 4, 2017

Serial Number 4891843 was reported as accurate.

kzfour 8 · January 7, 2017

Serial Number 4891843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2014

Serial Number 4891999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2012

Serial Number 4891416 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 17, 2012

Serial Number 4891355 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 527 Pocket Watch