Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 161A

Type IIP 60hr. Elinvar.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5592896 Question Mark
Grade: 161A Question Mark
Variation: 161A Type IIP Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1946 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 9 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 14,550 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Interrupted Ray Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Serif Caps 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
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: Double Roller
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch
Springfield
21 Jewels
161A
Motor Barrel
Sixty Hour
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Elinvar
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12764.G8.16S4117.1615M17.O7271.L7180.21J1548 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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
33 (3.30%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.76% Analyzing 136 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Probably finished 1947/1948 [Chamelin]. Appears as four separate runs in factory records: 5592001-5592200, 5592201-5592300, 5592301-5592500, and 5592501-5593000. All runs are Model 15 21j 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 · April 6, 2024

Serial Number 5592994 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 645 · October 15, 2023

Serial Number 5592249 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2021

Serial Number 5592817 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2021

Serial Number 5592364 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2021

Serial Number 5592369 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2020

Serial Number 5592686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2020

Serial Number 5592817 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 5592923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 5592769 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 8, 2018

Serial Number 5592687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2017

Serial Number 5592214 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2016

Serial Number 5592052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 5592242 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 5592242 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · September 6, 2015

Serial Number 5592707 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2015

Serial Number 5592775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2015

Serial Number 5592214 was reported as accurate.

macaoidh88 3 · July 14, 2014

Serial Number 5592752 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2013

Serial Number 5592159 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade 161A Pocket Watch