Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 903 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 903

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5211289
Grade: 903
Model: 2
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 158 of 171
Grade/Model Total Production: 167,620
Size: 6/0s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: False Center
Barrel: Going
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 2.5, 21.0, 43.5
Case Screw Locations: 4.0, 35.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 12441.903G159.S258.M201.O7103.P4788.15J2398
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
497.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,679.98
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.908%
Registry Population: 3 (0.15%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 67 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.


Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 5211524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2015

Serial Number 5212701 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 27, 2013

Serial Number 5211289 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · March 21, 2013

Serial Number 5212543 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is in a men's wrist watch. The case
is 14k white gold filled. Sub-seconds dial is at
the 9 o'clock position.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 903 Pocket Watch