Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 163A Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163A

Mixed Run: 163A, Type IIB, Type IIP

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5456505
Grade: 163A
Variation: 163 Type IIB
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 1,100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Red
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Elinvar
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Movement Markings: Elinvar
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch
Springfield
163A
Motor Barrel
Sixty Hour
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 12670.G1.16S4094.1614M145.O7230.L7161.23J296
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
20.62
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.035%
Registry Population: 40 (3.64%)
Research Note: Mixed Run: 163A, Type IIB, Type IIP

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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.


avpalermo Supporter 573 · October 8, 2023

Serial Number 5456145 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

avpalermo Supporter 573 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 5456145 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

pinkdrill Supporter 101 · April 21, 2023

Serial Number 5457027 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · March 19, 2022

Serial Number 5456035 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 5456681 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 5456505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Tnsaltydog 12 · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 5456505 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 5456749 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 5456001 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 5456741 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 5456741 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 3, 2018

Serial Number 5456651 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 5456651 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 5457065 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 5456266 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 5457027 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · March 15, 2016

Serial Number 5456882 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

gigabit 1 · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 5456375 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 5456375 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 5456255 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · May 30, 2013

Serial Number 5456300 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 5456112 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · June 15, 2012

Serial Number 5456365 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 163A Pocket Watch