Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 605

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5635404 Question Mark
Grade: 605 Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1934 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 6/0s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Bridge Type: False Center Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 12.5, 43.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 19.0, 51.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12794.605G82.S324.M9.H4966.P5043.15J2423 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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
3 (0.15%) 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.


MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · November 18, 2023

Serial Number 5635404 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 5635274 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The serial # 5635274 matches my Illinois 15J wrist
watch. Could the movement in my wrist watch match
the smaller movement in a pocket watch?
Curator Response: Yes. The Illinois 605 is a size 6/0 movement and could be utilized in a wristwatch.