Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 161A Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 161A

Mixed Run: Type IIB & Type IIP

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5527181
Grade: 161A
Variation: Type IIB & Type IIP
Model: 15
Estimated Production Year: 1937
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,550
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Interrupted-ray
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
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
Movement Markings: Elinvar
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch
Springfield
161A
Motor Barrel
Sixty Hour
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 12681.G3.16S4066.1615M5.O7212.L7131.21J1522
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.80
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
147.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.256%
Registry Population: 42 (4.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.35% Analyzing 131 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: Type IIB & Type IIP

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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 · September 24, 2022

Serial Number 5527921 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · June 22, 2022

Serial Number 5527921 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 3, 2021

Serial Number 5527549 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 25, 2021

Serial Number 5527549 was reported as accurate.

Trojan 2 · December 15, 2020

Serial Number 5527202 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2020

Serial Number 5527893 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2020

Serial Number 5527532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2020

Serial Number 5527532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 21, 2019

Serial Number 5527219 was reported as accurate.

Markvicjohnson89 2 · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 5527763 was reported as accurate.

bryantraut 1 · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 5527328 was reported as accurate.

bryantraut 1 · July 9, 2019

Serial Number 5527328 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 5527611 was reported as accurate.

whippersnapper 1 · October 13, 2018

Serial Number 5527490 was reported as accurate.

rgzing 7 · September 17, 2018

Serial Number 5527700 was reported as accurate.

dhimme1045 7 · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 5527787 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Type IIB

dhimme1045 7 · May 13, 2018

Serial Number 5527787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2017

Serial Number 5527280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2017

Serial Number 5527756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2017

Serial Number 5527001 was reported as accurate.

pduling 9 · May 28, 2017

Serial Number 5527522 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2017

Serial Number 5527434 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2017

Serial Number 5527722 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 5527578 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 5527548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 5527901 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 5527549 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 12, 2016

Serial Number 5527549 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 2, 2016

Serial Number 5527549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2015

Serial Number 5527625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 28, 2015

Serial Number 5527211 was reported as accurate.

StrikeZoneZero Supporter 18 · April 26, 2015

Serial Number 5527181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 5527651 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2014

Serial Number 5527651 was reported as accurate.

Newpster 1 · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 5527266 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 5527266 was reported as accurate.

wfcsoftball 105 · May 25, 2014

Serial Number 5527883 was reported as accurate.

jibberyerkibber 50 · November 15, 2013

Serial Number 5527181 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 161A Pocket Watch