Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5563223 (Grade 163A)

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Illinois 23j Bunn Special 163A

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Access Date: December 23, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163A

Type IIP 60hr. Elinvar.

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5563223
Grade:	163A
Variation:	163 Type IIP
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1932
Run Quantity:	400
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,400
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	600
Size:	16s
Jewels:	23j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Interrupted Ray
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
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:	12745.G3.16S4112.1615M13.O7263.L7176.23J299
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:	v52.518
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	7.22
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	24.29
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.042%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	21 (5.25%)

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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 · June 2, 2022

Serial Number 5563031 was reported as accurate.

jerryhawkins 4 · July 24, 2019

Serial Number 5563040 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 5563193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2018

Serial Number 5563397 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 15, 2018

Serial Number 5563397 was reported as accurate.

Brycef 107 · November 19, 2018

Serial Number 5563199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2018

Serial Number 5563199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2018

Serial Number 5563253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 5563199 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Total Production of the 163A Bunn Special Type II
P = 1900

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The production totals displayed are for all 163A variants. Please see the Bunn Special Variant chart for better approximations of the 163A-TypeIIB and 163A-TypeIIP variants (~1,800 and 1,300, respectively). [https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/company/illinois/research/illinois-16s-bunn-special-variants]