Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 279

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5287361 Question Mark
Grade: 279 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 18 of 19 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,000 Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 3 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 20.5, 39.0, 55.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 2.5, 35.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12542.279G19.12S2099.121M576.O7186.P4836.21J1518 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.431 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
23 (1.15%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.27% Analyzing 100 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 31, 2021

Serial Number 5288628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2021

Serial Number 5287157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2021

Serial Number 5287478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2021

Serial Number 5287478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 5287955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 5287955 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2020

Serial Number 5287955 was reported as accurate.

Stephenbeaton 1 · July 29, 2020

Serial Number 5287630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 21, 2020

Serial Number 5288502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 5288610 was reported as accurate.

Njhilgert 1 · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 5288620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2018

Serial Number 5287671 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 5287447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 5287856 was reported as accurate.

jimifin 2 · April 11, 2018

Serial Number 5288702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 22, 2016

Serial Number 5287544 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2016

Serial Number 5287801 was reported as accurate.

catman032076 101 · June 20, 2016

Serial Number 5287342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2016

Serial Number 5287623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2016

Serial Number 5287623 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2016

Serial Number 5287823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 5287801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2015

Serial Number 5288159 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2015

Serial Number 5288790 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 5288371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2013

Serial Number 5288371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 5287450 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2012

Serial Number 5287342 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 279 Pocket Watch