Pocket Watch Database
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/5481525/movement
Access Date: December 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: | 5481525 | |
| Grade: | 161 | |
| Variation: | 161A Type IIB | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1931 | |
| Run Quantity: | 700 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 700 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Interrupted Ray | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | |
| 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: | 12690.161G9.16S4101.1615M7.O7240.L7168.21J1532 | |
| 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: | v52.516 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.10 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 7.01 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.012% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 25 (3.57%) | |
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Research Note: 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 25 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 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 · November 23, 2024
Serial Number 5481981 was reported as accurate.
cmdraven 4083 · July 5, 2024
Serial Number 5481597 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 5, 2023
Serial Number 5481303 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 1, 2023
Serial Number 5481901 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 13, 2021
Serial Number 5481667 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 27, 2020
Serial Number 5481637 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 21, 2020
Serial Number 5481572 was reported as accurate.
Andrew9000 85 · December 19, 2019
Serial Number 5481572 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 10, 2019
Serial Number 5481614 was reported as accurate.
WLBelkriver33 804 · January 12, 2019
Serial Number 5481785 was reported as accurate.
Wbridg10 111 · January 11, 2019
Serial Number 5481785 was reported as accurate.
btkeenan 1 · December 3, 2018
Serial Number 5481601 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · February 22, 2018
Serial Number 5481930 was reported as accurate.
Automatic 254 · January 23, 2018
Serial Number 5481885 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 20, 2018
Serial Number 5481883 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · December 11, 2017
Serial Number 5481930 was reported as accurate.
dfchong 837 · July 24, 2017
Serial Number 5481325 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 24, 2017
Serial Number 5481325 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 25, 2017
Serial Number 5481371 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 29, 2017
Serial Number 5481421 was reported as accurate.
kpkitsune 1 · April 21, 2016
Serial Number 5481789 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 20, 2016
Serial Number 5481423 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 14, 2016
Serial Number 5481792 was reported as accurate.
Craig62 7 · February 7, 2016
Serial Number 5481525 was reported as accurate.
wfcsoftball 105 · January 5, 2014
Serial Number 5481813 was reported as accurate.
