cjbrem · May 21, 2026
Serial Number 5457638 was reported as accurate.
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Access Date: June 3, 2026
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 163A
Mixed Run: 163A, Type IIB, Type IIP
| Manufacturer: | Illinois | ? |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | ? |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5457164 | ? |
| Grade: | 163A | ? |
| Variation: | 163 Type IIP | ? |
| Model: | 15 | ? |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1931 | ? |
| Run Quantity: | 900 | ? |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 3 | ? |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 2,400 | ? |
| Variant Est. Production: | 1,300 (16S-M15-23J-ONL-U-163 TYPE IIP) | ? |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 600 | ? |
| Size: | 16s | ? |
| Jewels: | 23j | ? |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | ? |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | ? |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | ? |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | ? |
| Finish Pattern: | Interrupted Ray | ? |
| Movement Signing Style: | Mixed | ? |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Red | ? |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | ? |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ? |
| Double Roller: | Yes | ? |
| Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | ? |
| Train Material: | Gold | ? |
| Center Wheel Material: | Gold | ? |
| Regulator: | Reed | ? |
| 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 | ? |
| Movement Markings: | Elinvar Bunn Special Illinois Watch Springfield 163A Motor Barrel Sixty Hour Adjusted Temp. And Six Positions Double Roller | ? |
| Case: | Various | ? |
| Run ID: | 12676.G2.16S4098.1615M6.O7234.L7166.23J300 | ? |
| Database Version: | v52.978 | ? |
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| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only: | 36 (4.00%) | ? |
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Population Registry for This Run
Total Known Population In Run 36/900
Percentage of Total Run 4.00%
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Verification Reports for this Run
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avpalermo · March 20, 2025
Serial Number 5457251 was reported as accurate.
cjbrem · November 9, 2024
Serial Number 5457903 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 16, 2022
Serial Number 5457159 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 15, 2022
Serial Number 5457842 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 14, 2022
Serial Number 5457755 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 2, 2021
Serial Number 5457649 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 20, 2021
Serial Number 5457469 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 17, 2020
Serial Number 5457481 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 23, 2020
Serial Number 5457448 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 15, 2020
Serial Number 5457687 was reported as accurate.
dstaton1 · March 13, 2019
Serial Number 5457655 was reported as accurate.
bamadadof3a · November 13, 2018
Serial Number 5457106 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 25, 2016
Serial Number 5457607 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 2, 2016
Serial Number 5457217 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 22, 2016
Serial Number 5457570 was reported as accurate.
philsan1a · November 12, 2015
Serial Number 5457995 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Production of approximately 1300 as highest number type IIP # recorded is 5,563,396
Run # 346 was 900- Run # 353 was 400
Run # 346 was 900- Run # 353 was 400
Anonymous · September 9, 2015
Serial Number 5457421 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 17, 2015
Serial Number 5457591 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 16, 2015
Serial Number 5457960 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 19, 2014
Serial Number 5457209 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 14, 2014
Serial Number 5457209 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 14, 2014
Serial Number 5457209 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 14, 2014
Serial Number 5457588 was reported as accurate.
philsan1a · July 31, 2014
Serial Number 5457512 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Marked "Motor Barrel" and "Sixty Hour" on the barrel bridge with grade number 163A to the right, marked "Elinvar" on pillar plate below balance wheel. Making this a type II P
jibberyerkibber · November 15, 2013
Serial Number 5457512 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 24, 2013
Serial Number 5457928 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 14, 2013
Serial Number 5457200 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 14, 2013
Serial Number 5457605 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 18, 2012
Serial Number 5457236 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
- Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes