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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 161

Mixed Run: Type II, Type IIE (Model 14 & Model 15)

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5473166 Question Mark
Grade: 161 Question Mark
Variation: 161 Type II Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1931 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 5,300 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Ray Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12684.161G7.16S4099.1614M145.O7237.L7166.21J1529 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
15.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
53.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.093% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
66 (3.30%) Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed with 161 Type IIE (Elinvar) Model 15

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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 644 · October 27, 2024

Serial Number 5474945 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2024

Serial Number 5473073 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2024

Serial Number 5474920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2024

Serial Number 5474945 was reported as accurate.

ebsrods Supporter 130 · March 30, 2024

Serial Number 5473677 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 5474665 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 144 · May 29, 2023

Serial Number 5473830 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2023

Serial Number 5473905 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe this is a Model 15 Bunn Special 161E
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Levi1962 3 · September 9, 2022

Serial Number 5474502 was reported as accurate.

SurferBob619 5 · November 13, 2021

Serial Number 5474071 was reported as accurate.

Riverwatch77 9 · July 4, 2021

Serial Number 5473016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 5474796 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2021

Serial Number 5474786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2021

Serial Number 5474828 was reported as accurate.

feuerstein 4 · October 31, 2020

Serial Number 5474814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2020

Serial Number 5473794 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2020

Serial Number 5473396 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2020

Serial Number 5473528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2020

Serial Number 5474585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 5473129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 5473129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2020

Serial Number 5474052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 5474052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2019

Serial Number 5473773 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 27, 2019

Serial Number 5474353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 5473303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2019

Serial Number 5473129 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 5474353 was reported as accurate.

Remyjer 2 · September 26, 2019

Serial Number 5473973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2019

Serial Number 5474227 was reported as accurate.

aconner 62 · April 8, 2019

Serial Number 5473417 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is not marked elinvar but the data
base states that it is. I s the data base right?
Curator Response: This run contains Type II and Type IIE movements. The Elinvar movements will be marked "Elinvar."

aconner 62 · April 6, 2019

Serial Number 5473417 was reported as accurate.

hudnic Supporter 78 · January 30, 2019

Serial Number 5473359 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2019

Serial Number 5473157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 5473616 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2018

Serial Number 5473270 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2018

Serial Number 5474602 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 5474521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2018

Serial Number 5474521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2018

Serial Number 5474521 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2017

Serial Number 5473357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 6, 2017

Serial Number 5473818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2017

Serial Number 5474127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2017

Serial Number 5473471 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 5474127 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2016

Serial Number 5473813 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2016

Serial Number 5474141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 26, 2016

Serial Number 5473429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2015

Serial Number 5473792 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · January 10, 2015

Serial Number 5473200 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Total production 3550
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch