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Access Date: April 28, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1285394 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1895 | |
| Run Quantity: | 200 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 14 of 257 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 76,618 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 23j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| 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: | 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 2960.G23.18S2269.186M127.O895.L2096.23J3 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 230.68 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 778.54 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.348% | |
| Registry Population: | 5 (2.50%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 8.63% Analyzing 111 Sales | |
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Research Note: #1285394: Reported as Private Label with 21 Jewels.
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Population Registry for This Run
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There are 5 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.
jrog100 11 · October 24, 2018
Serial Number 1285394 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Watch is marked "A Kaempfer Special Chicago".
It's a 21 jewel movement and has the common 18S
gothic burn special face of the era. I'll try to
send a picture of the movement.
It's a 21 jewel movement and has the common 18S
gothic burn special face of the era. I'll try to
send a picture of the movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, photos of the watch would be excellent. I have noted the private label in the lookup information.
Anonymous · September 10, 2014
Serial Number 1285402 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 10, 2014
Serial Number 1285402 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · June 8, 2014
Serial Number 1285443 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 5, 2013
Serial Number 1285303 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 21 ruby jewels and 2 tone movement
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