Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 307 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 307

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5598545
Grade: 307
Model: 4
Estimated Production Year: 1932
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 33
Grade/Model Total Production: 47,900
Size: 3/0s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: False
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 19.0, 38.5, 57.5
Case Screw Locations: 19.0, 49.0
Case: Various
Run ID: 12728.307G32.S324.M207.H4946.P5023.17J4405
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
143.41
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
486.69
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.843%
Registry Population: 1 (0.10%)

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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 · March 3, 2016

Serial Number 5598084 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3/0 wrist watch gr 307
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 606 to 307
Size changed from 16 to 3/0
Jewels changed from 19j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Two-Tone to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 7 to 4
Adjusted changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · July 23, 2013

Serial Number 5598875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size 16s
19j
movement hunter
adjusted 3 positions
additionally its a two tone private label "The
Fifth Avenue" inscribed above the words Illinois
watch co. Springfield
Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 5598875 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: BRAND - ILLINOIS

GRADE/JEWELS - 606 / 19 JEWELS

SIZE / CONFIGURATION / SETTING - 16 / HUNTING
CASE / STEM SET
adjusted 3 posistions
double roller

Changes since this report was submitted:
Plate changed from Unknown to Bridge
Illinois Grade 307 Pocket Watch