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Access Date: April 26, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Private Label(s) in Run:
Rail Road Dispacher Official
Sommer & Pierik
Southern Railroad Special
A. Graves Co. - Memphis, Tenn.
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1283162 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1895 | |
| Run Quantity: | 400 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 9 of 58 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 9,540 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Mixed | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Train: | Fine | |
| Regulator: | Chalmers | |
| 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 | |
| Movement Markings: | Bunn Special Springfield, Ill. 21 Ruby Jewels Safety Pinion Adjusted Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2947.G21.18S2256.185M63.H1526.L2083.21J27 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| 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: | 12 (3.00%) | |
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Research Note: Mixed Run: Bright-Spotted and Two-Tone Movements
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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 12 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 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.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4700 · December 4, 2023
Serial Number 1282937 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 30, 2021
Serial Number 1282993 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
brycam00 13 · January 29, 2018
Serial Number 1283141 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Just a Different Private label: Sommer & Pierik.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Anonymous · June 15, 2015
Serial Number 1283194 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement marked:
Southern Railroad Special
Southern Railroad Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Anonymous · September 22, 2014
Serial Number 1283287 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Anonymous · February 22, 2014
Serial Number 1283272 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5
Anonymous · November 6, 2013
Serial Number 1282964 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5
Anonymous · July 29, 2013
Serial Number 1283125 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5
Plate changed from Unknown to Full
Anonymous · July 4, 2013
Serial Number 1283289 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5
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