Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5527727 (Grade 161A)

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Access Date: May 08, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 161A

Mixed Run: Type IIB & Type IIP

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5527727
Grade:	161A
Variation:	Login to View
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	Login to View
Run Quantity:	Login to View
Grade/Model Run:	Login to View
Grade/Model Total Production:	Login to View
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Setting:	Login to View
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Login to View
Movement Signing Style:	Login to View
Movement Inlay Color:	Login to View
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	60-Hr. Motor
Train Material:	Login to View
Center Wheel Material:	Login to View
Regulator:	Login to View
Hairspring:	Login to View
Adjusted:	Login to View
Adjusted # of Positions:	Login to View
Adjusted to Temperature:	Login to View
Railroad Grade:	Login to View
Dial Feet Locations:	Login to View
Case Screw Locations:	Login to View
Movement Markings:	Login to View
Case:	Various
Run ID:	12722.G4.16S4107.1615M10.O7252.L7173.21J1539
Research References:	American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt) The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Database Version:	v52.645
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	40 (4.44%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	8.63% Analyzing 139 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run with 161A Type IIB and 161A Type IIP

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Variation, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Jewel Setting, Finish Pattern, Movement Signing Style, Movement Inlay Color, Train Material, Center Wheel Material, Regulator Type, Hairspring, Adjustments, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, Dial Feet Locations, Case Screw Locations, Movement Markings

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