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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 305

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4587970 Question Mark
Grade: 305 Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 141 of 177 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 150,270 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Bridge Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11878.305G184.16S3851.167M693.O6625.P4376.17J3946 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
451.98 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,525.51 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.641% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
9 (0.90%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.00% Analyzing 900 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 · May 9, 2023

Serial Number 4587536 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is pendant set. Otherwise all accurate.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · November 18, 2020

Serial Number 4587336 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

Anonymous · July 28, 2018

Serial Number 4587858 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

bstrode 16 · January 6, 2018

Serial Number 4587955 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

afterhours Supporter 28 · December 15, 2016

Serial Number 4587970 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant

visteo 60 · December 5, 2014

Serial Number 4587067 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted # of Positions: Unknown; but it is Known
that this watch is railroad approved?
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

visteo 60 · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 4587509 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I really don't believe this watch is railroad
approved...
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 7, 2014

Serial Number 4587461 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge

Anonymous · April 28, 2013

Serial Number 4587672 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Plate changed from 3/4 to Bridge
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch
Illinois Grade 305 Pocket Watch