Pocket Watch Database
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Access Date: October 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 161
Mixed Run: 161, 161A, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5480409 | |
| Grade: | 161 | |
| Variation: | 161 Type II | |
| Model: | 14 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1931 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,300 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 4 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 5,300 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Ray | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | |
| 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: | 12689.161G8.16S4100.1614M146.O7239.L7167.21J1531 | |
| Research References: |
American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt) The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin) |
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| Database Version: | v52.427 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 15.95 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 53.76 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.093% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 44 (3.38%) | |
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Research Note: Mixed with 161 Type IIE (Elinvar) Model 15. Estimated Split Run by Chamelin.
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 44 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 images.
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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 · March 21, 2024
Serial Number 5480211 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 22, 2024
Serial Number 5480940 was reported as accurate.
Rlegg6 Supporter 6 · November 6, 2022
Serial Number 5480691 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 2, 2022
Serial Number 5481034 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 24, 2021
Serial Number 5481137 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 3, 2021
Serial Number 5480226 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 5, 2021
Serial Number 5480546 was reported as accurate.
JoeWyse 2 · December 12, 2020
Serial Number 5480495 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 19, 2020
Serial Number 5480550 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 8, 2020
Serial Number 5480380 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · August 8, 2020
Serial Number 5480380 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 3, 2020
Serial Number 5480647 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 3, 2020
Serial Number 5480347 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 28, 2020
Serial Number 5480380 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 30, 2020
Serial Number 5480207 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 1, 2019
Serial Number 5480214 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 30, 2018
Serial Number 5480223 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 11, 2018
Serial Number 5480814 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 6, 2018
Serial Number 5480813 was reported as accurate.
ray3211 2 · February 19, 2018
Serial Number 5480495 was reported as inaccurate.
on ball cock
ray3211 2 · February 1, 2018
Serial Number 5480495 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 2, 2017
Serial Number 5481189 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 10, 2016
Serial Number 5480675 was reported as accurate.
rwjwatch 30 · July 21, 2015
Serial Number 5480843 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 14, 2015
Serial Number 5480769 was reported as accurate.
RonKaplewicz 6 · January 11, 2015
Serial Number 5480101 was reported as accurate.
smoken 110 · June 18, 2014
Serial Number 5480826 was reported as inaccurate.
Adjusted temp and 6 positions
rwjwatch 30 · April 2, 2014
Serial Number 5480943 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 26, 2013
Serial Number 5480675 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 17, 2013
Serial Number 5480152 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 14, 2012
Serial Number 5480715 was reported as accurate.
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