Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5457159 (Grade 163A)

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Illinois 23j Bunn Special 163A

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163A

Mixed Run: 163A, Type IIB, Type IIP

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5457159
Grade:	163A
Variation:	163 Type IIP
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1931
Run Quantity:	900
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,400
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	600
Size:	16s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Interrupted Ray
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:	12673.G2.16S4097.1615M6.O7234.L7164.23J298
Research References:	American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt) The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	7.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	24.29
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.042%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	34 (3.78%)

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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.

cjbrem Supporter 957 · November 9, 2024

Serial Number 5457903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 5457159 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 · November 17, 2020

Serial Number 5457481 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2020

Serial Number 5457448 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 15, 2020

Serial Number 5457687 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.

Anonymous · July 25, 2016

Serial Number 5457607 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 5457217 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.

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