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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 279

Private Label(s) in Run:

Santa Fe Special

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5261111
Grade: 279
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 15 of 19
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 3
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: 12485.279G16.12S2096.121M572.O7135.P4819.21J1495
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
41.91
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
142.17
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.246%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.30% Analyzing 98 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 · February 9, 2022

Serial Number 5261253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2014

Serial Number 5261193 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch