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Access Date: April 24, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 161A
Type IIB 60hr. Elinvar.
Manufacturer: | Illinois | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 5496020 | ![]() |
Grade: | 161A | ![]() |
Variation: | 161A Type IIB | ![]() |
Model: | 15 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1932 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 2,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 10 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 15,250 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 21j | ![]() |
Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Finish Pattern: | Interrupted Ray | ![]() |
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: | 12701.G2.16S4103.1615M8.O7244.L7171.21J1534 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.640 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 46.21 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 154.88 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.268% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 37 (1.85%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 7.15% Analyzing 138 Sales | ![]() |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 37 watches in the population registry for this run with 7 images.
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