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Access Date: November 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1342789 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1896 | |
| Run Quantity: | 200 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 25 of 256 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 76,418 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| 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: | Illinois Watch Co. Springfield 21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3353.G38.18S2393.186M190.O1058.L2489.21J65 | |
| Database Version: | v52.450 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 230.07 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 776.50 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.344% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (2.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -2.46% Analyzing 760 Sales | |
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Research Note: #1342789 Marked "Illinois Watch Co." and not "Bunn Special"
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Population Registry for This Run
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There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 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 · October 25, 2022
Serial Number 1342762 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 20, 2022
Serial Number 1342762 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 27, 2020
Serial Number 1342762 was reported as accurate.
oilseed Supporter 471 · December 16, 2017
Serial Number 1342789 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: marked 21 jewels, also engraved with 'Illinois
Watch Co' (on barrel bridge) instead of 'Bunn
Special') strange. all other engravings match.
Watch Co' (on barrel bridge) instead of 'Bunn
Special') strange. all other engravings match.
Curator Response: Verified as Marked "Illinois Watch Co." instead of "Bunn Special" [eBay #202143881026]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
dfchong 837 · December 15, 2017
Serial Number 1342789 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · May 11, 2017
Serial Number 1342810 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · March 11, 2015
Serial Number 1342874 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 21J
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
philsan1a 221 · February 10, 2014
Serial Number 1342738 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · September 25, 2013
Serial Number 1342818 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · September 25, 2013
Serial Number 1342818 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
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