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: 5457425 Question Mark
Grade: 163A Question Mark
Variation: 163 Type IIP Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1931 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 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: 12673.G2.16S4097.1615M6.O7234.L7164.23J298 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: v52.457 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
34 (3.78%) 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.


cjbrem Supporter 916 · 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

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 · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 5457605 was reported as accurate.

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