Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 161

Mixed Run: 161, 161A, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5481370
Grade: 161
Variation: 161A Type IIB
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
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: 12689.161G9.16S4100.1614M149.O7238.L7167.21J1531
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: v52.290
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
62.07
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.106%
Registry Population: 25 (3.57%)
Research Note: Mixed Run: 161, 161A, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB. #5481883 Verified as 161A Type IIB [eBay #332528346280]

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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 · November 5, 2023

Serial Number 5481303 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · October 1, 2023

Serial Number 5481901 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · September 13, 2021

Serial Number 5481667 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · September 27, 2020

Serial Number 5481637 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · January 21, 2020

Serial Number 5481572 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Andrew9000 85 · December 19, 2019

Serial Number 5481572 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · October 10, 2019

Serial Number 5481614 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

WLBelkriver33 804 · January 12, 2019

Serial Number 5481785 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Wbridg10 111 · January 11, 2019

Serial Number 5481785 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

btkeenan 1 · December 3, 2018

Serial Number 5481601 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is stamped 23 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · February 22, 2018

Serial Number 5481930 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Automatic 254 · January 23, 2018

Serial Number 5481885 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161a to 161
Factory Model changed from 15 to 14

Anonymous · January 20, 2018

Serial Number 5481883 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Model 15, 161 A ,Type II B
Curator Response: Verified as 161A Type IIB [eBay #332528346280]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

Anonymous · December 11, 2017

Serial Number 5481930 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

dfchong 837 · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 5481325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

Anonymous · July 24, 2017

Serial Number 5481325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

Anonymous · June 25, 2017

Serial Number 5481371 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

Anonymous · March 29, 2017

Serial Number 5481421 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

kpkitsune 1 · April 21, 2016

Serial Number 5481789 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

Anonymous · April 20, 2016

Serial Number 5481423 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

Anonymous · February 14, 2016

Serial Number 5481792 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

Craig62 7 · February 7, 2016

Serial Number 5481525 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161

wfcsoftball 105 · January 5, 2014

Serial Number 5481813 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 161/161a to 161
Illinois Grade 161 Pocket Watch