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Illinois Info Needed

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September 02, 2010, 12:22
Todd Whitford
Illinois Info Needed
I have inherited an Illinois Pocket Watch. I have not be able to find any information on this particular watch and wondered if you all could help me. I think it was made in 1927 based on the serial number. Was wondering more info and value of this watch. Thank you in advance.


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Todd Whitford
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September 02, 2010, 22:01
Tom Brown
Hi Todd

Welcome to the club! If possible can you post the serial number to the movement, we can tell you a little more with that. I wasn't able to make it in your photo.

Tom
September 03, 2010, 11:51
Todd Whitford
I should have posted that sorry.

Serial # - 4913118

17 Jewels

Purchased at Herkner's Jewelry in Grand Rapids Mi by my great grandmother.
September 03, 2010, 12:22
Tom Brown
No problem Todd.

I show that should be a size 12 17 jewel model 3 pendent set open face grade 405 made in 1927. That model & grade was made from 1911 to 1929 & approximately 390,360 made.

I can't really give you a value, I just don't keep up with so many different types of pocket watches. The best way I have found to get an idea of what a watch is going for I search the completed listing on Ebay for a similar watch.

One thing that will make a difference in the price is what the case is made of, I am not sure if you mentioned that such as gold filled, 14k or sterling silver etc.

One thing you will have to keep in mind is you can't place a value on having a watch someone in your family purchased new.

Tom