Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1295432 (Grade Bunn Special)

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Access Date: April 18, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 24-Jewel Examples Reported. (Please Submit Information)

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Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1295432
Grade:	Bunn Special
Model:	6
Estimated Production Year:	1895
Run Quantity:	400
Grade/Model Run:	17 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production:	76,618
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j Mixed Run
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Gold Inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style:	Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Fast
Regulator:	Reed
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
Movement Markings:	Bunn Special Springfield, Ill. 21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3021.G28.18S2314.186M147.O915.L2157.21J35
Database Version:	v52.235
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:	16 (4.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.83% Analyzing 744 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: Possibly the first 100 were 24 Jewels ( #1295141/#1295117 Reported and #1295101/#1295172 Verified Marked), #1295224 and #1295432 Verified as Marked 21 Jewels

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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.

red0vitis 8 · July 28, 2023

Serial Number 1295465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2019

Serial Number 1295117 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is 24 jewel

Curator Response: Excellent. Thanks for the confirmation.

Anonymous · August 6, 2018

Serial Number 1295101 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 24j

dfchong 837 · September 23, 2017

Serial Number 1295141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 12, 2017

Serial Number 1295141 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Illinois 18 size Bunn special #1295141 is marked
24 ruby jewels.

Anonymous · January 16, 2016

Serial Number 1295213 was reported as accurate.

arthur1957 21 · November 20, 2015

Serial Number 1295172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My movement serial number 1295172 clearly states
24 jewels