Pocket Watch Database

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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5474713
Grade: 161
Variation: Type II, Type IIE
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 2
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 12644.161G6.16S4059.1614M130.O7197.L7126.21J1513
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.97
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
40.55
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.070%
Registry Population: 64 (3.20%)
Research Note: Mixed Run: Type II, Type IIE (Model 14 & 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.


Anonymous · February 28, 2024

Serial Number 5474665 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · 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

Anonymous · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 5474602 was reported as accurate.

rtwatches 943 · November 5, 2014

Serial Number 5474484 was reported as accurate.

watchitdude 39 · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 5474610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2014

Serial Number 5473706 was reported as accurate.

watchitdude 39 · March 26, 2014

Serial Number 5474610 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted Temp and 6 positions, 21 Jewels, Elinvar
on bal. cock
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch