Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 279

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5261432 Question Mark
Grade: 279 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 16 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 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: 12517.279G17.12S2097.121M574.O7167.P4820.21J1508 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.506 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
42.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
142.17 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.246% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (1.14%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 12.31% Analyzing 101 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 · July 18, 2024

Serial Number 5261607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 23, 2021

Serial Number 5261444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2020

Serial Number 5261994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 5261940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2017

Serial Number 5261940 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2013

Serial Number 5261491 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 5261607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2012

Serial Number 5261730 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch