Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 4977152 (Grade 127)

Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/4977152

Access Date: April 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 127

Marquis Autocrat

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	4977152
Grade:	127
Variation:	Marquis Autocrat
Model:	3
Estimated Production Year:	1927
Run Quantity:	3,500
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production:	26,000
Size:	12s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Motor
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
Dial Feet Locations:	20.5, 39.0, 55.0
Case Screw Locations:	2.5, 35.5
Case:	Various
Run ID:	12186.127G2.12S2077.123M899.O6915.P4614.17J4096
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	78.28
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	264.13
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.457%
Registry Population:	27 (0.77%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.08% Analyzing 117 Sales

Value Guide

What is My Watch Worth?

Have a Question?

Ask the experts in The Pocket Watch Group

Population Registry for This Run

	Image	Serial Number	Run Position	Primary Identification Method	Discovery Date
There are 27 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 images. Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry. Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

Yes

Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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 · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 4977208 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 4977798 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · March 27, 2022

Serial Number 4976196 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2019

Serial Number 4979301 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2019

Serial Number 4979153 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 127, 17J. Not motor barrel and not a
Marquis Autocrat.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 4976312 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marquis autocrat 17j 3 adj

Anonymous · September 24, 2018

Serial Number 4977723 was reported as accurate.

odiekyle66 77 · January 29, 2018

Serial Number 4978005 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · September 30, 2016

Serial Number 4978186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 4978376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 9, 2015

Serial Number 4979088 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked 127, different plate layout, looks more
like grade 406.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201475950604?_trksid=p205
5119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Changes since this report was submitted: