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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5456721 Question Mark
Grade: 163A Question Mark
Variation: 163 Type IIB Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1931 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 3 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 600 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Interrupted Ray Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Red Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Elinvar Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: 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
Movement Markings: Elinvar
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch
Springfield
163A
Motor Barrel
Sixty Hour
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12672.G1.16S4096.1615M5.O7233.L7163.23J297 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: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.22 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.29 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
41 (3.73%) 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.


avpalermo Supporter 645 · October 8, 2023

Serial Number 5456145 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · August 20, 2023

Serial Number 5456145 was reported as accurate.

tctimepieces Supporter 112 · April 21, 2023

Serial Number 5457027 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · March 19, 2022

Serial Number 5456035 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.

Tnsaltydog 12 · January 24, 2020

Serial Number 5456505 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.

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 1, 2016

Serial Number 5457027 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 15, 2016

Serial Number 5456882 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.

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 5456255 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2013

Serial Number 5456300 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
Illinois Grade 163A Pocket Watch