Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 127 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 127

Mixed Run

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5468947
Grade: 127
Model: 3
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 21
Grade/Model Total Production: 26,000
Size: 12s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: Center
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
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: 12641.127G10.12S2112.123M912.O7196.P4953.17J4344
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: 18 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.08% Analyzing 117 Sales
Research Note: #5469733: Verified as Marked "129." #5469828, #5469466: Reported as Marked "129."

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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 · December 18, 2021

Serial Number 5469466 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Stamped 19j and "129"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · November 6, 2021

Serial Number 5469828 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5469828 is marked 129 on the movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · February 19, 2021

Serial Number 5468524 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 5468064 was reported as accurate.

marie5252 1 · January 30, 2020

Serial Number 5469717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number 5468024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 5469180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2019

Serial Number 5469059 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2018

Serial Number 5469180 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2018

Serial Number 5469026 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2018

Serial Number 5469794 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a 19 Jewel model 129 marked on the
plates.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · March 3, 2017

Serial Number 5469353 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 5469004 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement configuration is not hunting but open
face
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Anonymous · July 23, 2015

Serial Number 5469831 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface

Anonymous · January 17, 2014

Serial Number 5469371 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Illinois Grade 127 Pocket Watch