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: 5456651
Grade: 163A
Variation: 163A, Type IIB, Type IIP
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 3,000
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: 12633.G1.16S4057.1615M1.O7194.L7124.23J278
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
8.98
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
30.39
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.053%
Registry Population: 73 (3.65%)
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 568 · October 8, 2023

Serial Number 5456145 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 5456145 was reported as accurate.

pinkdrill Supporter 98 · April 21, 2023

Serial Number 5457027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 5457159 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · March 19, 2022

Serial Number 5456035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2022

Serial Number 5457842 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2022

Serial Number 5457755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 2, 2021

Serial Number 5457649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 5457469 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2021

Serial Number 5456681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 5456505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 5457481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 5457448 was reported as accurate.

Tnsaltydog 12 · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 5456505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 5457687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 5456749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 5456001 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 9, 2019

Serial Number 5456741 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 5456741 was reported as accurate.

dstaton1 1 · March 13, 2019

Serial Number 5457655 was reported as accurate.

bamadadof3a Supporter 45 · November 13, 2018

Serial Number 5457106 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 3, 2018

Serial Number 5456651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 5456651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 16, 2018

Serial Number 5457065 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2017

Serial Number 5456266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 5457607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 1, 2016

Serial Number 5457027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 5457217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2016

Serial Number 5456882 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2016

Serial Number 5457570 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · November 12, 2015

Serial Number 5457995 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Production of approximately 1300 as highest
number type IIP # recorded is 5,563,396
Run # 346 was 900- Run # 353 was 400

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number 5457421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 17, 2015

Serial Number 5457591 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2015

Serial Number 5457960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2014

Serial Number 5457209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 5457209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 5457209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2014

Serial Number 5457588 was reported as accurate.

gigabit 1 · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 5456375 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2014

Serial Number 5456375 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · July 31, 2014

Serial Number 5457512 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "Motor Barrel" and "Sixty Hour" on the
barrel bridge with grade number 163A to the right,
marked "Elinvar" on pillar plate below balance
wheel. Making this a type II P

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 5456255 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 5457512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 24, 2013

Serial Number 5457928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 14, 2013

Serial Number 5457200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2013

Serial Number 5456300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 5457605 was reported as accurate.

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
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:
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 18, 2012

Serial Number 5457236 was reported as accurate.

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