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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5527787 Question Mark
Grade: 161A Question Mark
Variation: 161A Type IIB Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1938 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,550 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Interrupted Ray Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor Question Mark
Train Material: Gold Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Elinvar Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Elinvar
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch
Springfield
161A
Motor Barrel
Sixty Hour
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12722.G3.16S4107.1615M10.O7253.L7172.21J1539 Question Mark
Research References: American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt)
The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.80 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
147.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.256% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
40 (4.44%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.76% Analyzing 136 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run with 161A Type IIB and 161A 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 · 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.

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 21 · 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