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Access Date: November 22, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 127 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 127

Marquis Autocrat

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4979272 Question Mark
Grade: 127 Question Mark
Variation: Marquis Autocrat Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 3,500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 20 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 24,600 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j 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 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12215.127G1.12S2077.123M898.O6944.P4614.17J4096 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 74.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 249.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.433% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		27 (0.77%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.13% Analyzing 120 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.

Anonymous · November 24, 2023

Serial Number 4977208 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5269 · November 14, 2023

Serial Number 4977798 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · 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 4083 · 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:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · November 19, 2015

Serial Number 4978037 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Illinois Central, Adjusted, 127, 17 Jewels,
Double Roller
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · June 26, 2015

Serial Number 4979266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: it is not extra thin, and is marked i27, and was
made by Hamilton.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · June 29, 2014

Serial Number 4977018 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · March 7, 2014

Serial Number 4978730 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 4978730 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade 127
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · January 6, 2014

Serial Number 4976999 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

rjrake 62 · October 12, 2013

Serial Number 4976312 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · November 26, 2012

Serial Number 4978440 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3

Anonymous · May 6, 2012

Serial Number 4977777 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 525 to 127
Factory Model changed from 3XT to 3
Illinois Grade 127 Pocket Watch