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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Private Label(s) in Run:
Henry Birkenbusch - Pekin, Illinois
R. Seidel - Milwaukee, Wis.
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1268152 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1895 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 58 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 9,540 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone | |
| Finish Pattern: | Gold-inlaid Circle | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Fast | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2840.G9.18S2164.185M28.H1474.L1976.21J13 | |
| Database Version: | v52.235 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 28.42 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 95.83 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.166% | |
| Registry Population: | 3 (3.00%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 3 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
Hortica 7 · July 28, 2019
Serial Number 1268191 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 28, 2019
Serial Number 1268191 was reported as accurate.
ngupaan 95 · April 6, 2016
Serial Number 1268126 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Tu-Tone, 3rd pattern (gold inlaid circular)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
ngupaan 95 · January 18, 2016
Serial Number 1268126 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Private Label Marked Dial & Movement
"Henry Birkenbusch, Pekin Illinois" (Watch
Inspector for the AT & SF Rail Road)
"Henry Birkenbusch, Pekin Illinois" (Watch
Inspector for the AT & SF Rail Road)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
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