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Access Date: February 05, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1144483 | |
| Grade: | Bunn | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Class: | 1 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1892 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 4 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 350 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 16j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Circular | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Fast | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.0, 52.0 | |
| Movement Markings: | Bunn Springfield, Ill. Safety Pinion Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2186.G27.18S1725.184M122.O582.P160.16J41 | |
| Database Version: | v52.602 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.05 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.46 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.006% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 8 (8.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -15.76% Analyzing 890 Sales | |
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Research Note: This run may be mixed with 16-Jewel and 17-Jewel movements.
#1144487: Reported as Lever-Set (Model 6) movement marked "17 Jewels." |
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 8 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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 · December 31, 2023
Serial Number 1144476 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 7, 2019
Serial Number 1144483 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 27, 2018
Serial Number 1144404 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 1144404 is gilt lettering. Also private label dial
G.W. Killam Pittsburg, Kans. Double sunk, fancy
Roman Numeral.
G.W. Killam Pittsburg, Kans. Double sunk, fancy
Roman Numeral.
timerestored 278 · October 16, 2017
Serial Number 1144406 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 29, 2017
Serial Number 1144404 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 11, 2016
Serial Number 1144493 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 19, 2015
Serial Number 1144487 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It is actually a Model 6, and is engraved 17
Jewels. It is lever set
Jewels. It is lever set
Anonymous · July 8, 2014
Serial Number 1144484 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This particular watch is a Model 4 and is pendant
set. The movement finish is Nickel with the
Circular (1st) pattern.
set. The movement finish is Nickel with the
Circular (1st) pattern.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 6 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
rocket00 236 · January 25, 2014
Serial Number 1144477 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 6 to 4
Movement Setting changed from Lever to Pendant
