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Access Date: April 18, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 161

Mixed Run: 161, 161A, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5481572
Grade: 161
Variation: 161, 161A, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
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: 12649.161G7.16S4060.1615M2.O7199.L7127.21J1515
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 6.02
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 20.22
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.035%
Registry Population: 68 (3.40%)
Research Note: Mixed Run: 161, 161A, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB. #5481883 Verified as 161A Type IIB [eBay #332528346280]
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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.

Anonymous · November 5, 2023

Serial Number 5481303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2023

Serial Number 5481901 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 · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 5481667 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.

No further details were submitted with the report.

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 · September 27, 2020

Serial Number 5481637 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2020

Serial Number 5480380 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 161 typeE model15 eBay 313163749676

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 · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 5481572 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Andrew9000 85 · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 5481572 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 5481614 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Anonymous · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 5480214 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 5481785 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Wbridg10 111 · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 5481785 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

btkeenan 1 · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 5481601 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Anonymous · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 5480223 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Anonymous · November 11, 2018

Serial Number 5480814 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 5480813 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Anonymous · February 22, 2018

Serial Number 5481930 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

ray3211 2 · February 19, 2018

Serial Number 5480495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Actually it is marked "161" with "Elinvar" marked
on ball cock
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

ray3211 2 · February 1, 2018

Serial Number 5480495 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement is labeled "161" not 161A
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Automatic 254 · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 5481885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161

Anonymous · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 5481883 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Model 15, 161 A ,Type II B
Curator Response: Verified as 161A Type IIB [eBay #332528346280]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 5481930 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

dfchong 837 · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 5481325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 5481325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · June 25, 2017

Serial Number 5481371 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 5481421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · January 2, 2017

Serial Number 5481189 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 5480675 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

kpkitsune 1 · April 21, 2016

Serial Number 5481789 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 5481423 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 5481792 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Craig62 7 · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 5481525 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

rwjwatch 30 · July 21, 2015

Serial Number 5480843 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · July 14, 2015

Serial Number 5480769 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

RonKaplewicz 6 · January 11, 2015

Serial Number 5480101 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

smoken 110 · June 18, 2014

Serial Number 5480826 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked Bunn Specical Elinvar
Adjusted temp and 6 positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

rwjwatch 30 · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 5480943 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch
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