Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 527 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 527

A. Lincoln

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4958890
Grade: 527
Model: 3XT
Estimated Production Year: 1927
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production: 11,600
Size: 12s
Jewels: 19j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Motor
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: None
Case Screw Locations: 5.0, 35.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 12167.527G13.12S2067.M53.O6899.P4599.19J769
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
34.73
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
117.78
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.204%
Registry Population: 20 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 13.64% Analyzing 65 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.


billreid 141 · July 29, 2023

Serial Number 4958005 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2022

Serial Number 4958778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2021

Serial Number 4958709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 4958674 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It all looks right except mine says, "ALincoln" in
script.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Grade 527 is considered synonymous with the "A. Lincoln." This is referenced in the lookup table.

Anonymous · July 24, 2018

Serial Number 4958977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 15, 2018

Serial Number 4958029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2018

Serial Number 4958029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2018

Serial Number 4958861 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2015

Serial Number 4958029 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 4958057 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2013

Serial Number 4958090 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: all is correct plus this mvmt is signed A. Lincoln

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 4958753 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plate is engraved A. Lincoln. Also engraved is 5
Adjustments

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 4958082 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17J Master model
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 · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 4958368 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I overlooked one item. The plate is engraved: A
Lincoln The movement being a size 12 only has
two screws holding the motor barrel instead of the
usual 3. It is as shown in the picture.
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 · July 23, 2012

Serial Number 4958368 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 527 Pocket Watch