Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: April 04, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Commercial Standard
Manufactured by Illinois (Grade 417), Commercial Standard
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | B404425 | |
| Grade: | Commercial Standard | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1926 | |
| Run Quantity: | 8,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 8,000 | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 19j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Circular | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Block Letter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 2.5, 35.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | Ball Watch Co. Cleveland, Ohio 19 Jewels Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 12833.G1.12S2128.121M585.O7274.P5080.19J798 | |
| Database Version: | v52.633 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 24.24 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 81.20 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.141% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 39 (0.49%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 39 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · May 24, 2021
Serial Number B400032 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: The only correction is the production date. My
watch was a gift for Christmas 1926, so definitely
produced prior to 1927.
This is an Illinois grade 417.
watch was a gift for Christmas 1926, so definitely
produced prior to 1927.
This is an Illinois grade 417.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.
