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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 161

Mixed Run: Type I, Type II, Type IIE (Model 14 & Model 15)

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5440299 Question Mark
Grade: 161 Question Mark
Variation: 161 Type I Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1931 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 500 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Ray Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes 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: 12659.161G5.16S4092.1614M143.O7228.L7159.21J1526 Question Mark
Research References: American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt)
The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.093% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
25 (5.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #5441492: Recorded as 161 Type I [Chamelin].

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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 · April 24, 2021

Serial Number 5440444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2021

Serial Number 5440444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 5440271 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 10, 2020

Serial Number 5440300 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Wbridg10 111 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 5440071 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 21, 2018

Serial Number 5440071 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 19, 2018

Serial Number 5440071 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · October 21, 2018

Serial Number 5440397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · October 20, 2018

Serial Number 5440336 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

rgzing 7 · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 5440415 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

rgzing 7 · September 19, 2018

Serial Number 5440415 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · August 18, 2018

Serial Number 5440083 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · August 18, 2018

Serial Number 5440415 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

rgzing 7 · August 17, 2018

Serial Number 5440299 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · September 23, 2017

Serial Number 5440366 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · August 12, 2017

Serial Number 5440390 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: There were 31560 of the 161 Type II E movements
made.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · November 12, 2016

Serial Number 5440366 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 5440225 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

philsan1a 221 · November 17, 2015

Serial Number 5440390 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

MarkH1 30 · August 9, 2015

Serial Number 5440225 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Wrstratton 134 · November 29, 2013

Serial Number 5440076 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · August 7, 2013

Serial Number 5440288 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 5440405 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161-161e to 161
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch