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Access Date: April 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1448974 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1898 | |
| Run Quantity: | 600 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 29 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: | 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: | Micrometer | |
| 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 Adjusted. Safety Pinion |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3869.G82.18S2670.185M244.H2052.L3005.21J123 | |
| 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: | 17 (2.83%) | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 17 watches in the population registry for this run with 6 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.
Louisc1 Supporter 82 · July 6, 2023
Serial Number 1448740 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 13, 2022
Serial Number 1448612 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 8, 2020
Serial Number 1448781 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 13, 2019
Serial Number 1448580 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 13, 2019
Serial Number 1448580 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 11, 2018
Serial Number 1448896 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 23, 2018
Serial Number 1448896 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 22, 2018
Serial Number 1448896 was reported as accurate.
jacobwalls07 143 · December 23, 2017
Serial Number 1448979 was reported as inaccurate.
idan ha special " on the movement and dial and is
2 tone rose gold
jacobwalls07 143 · December 23, 2017
Serial Number 1448974 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 24, 2017
Serial Number 1448693 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 23, 2016
Serial Number 1448475 was reported as accurate.
Blacksheep1 2 · March 16, 2016
Serial Number 1448856 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 4, 2016
Serial Number 1448406 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 24, 2015
Serial Number 1448616 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 21, 2015
Serial Number 1448587 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 2, 2015
Serial Number 1448938 was reported as accurate.
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 19, 2014
Serial Number 1448827 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 16, 2014
Serial Number 1448587 was reported as inaccurate.
confirming that mine is a two-tone movement as
pictured here.
Cheers. duffy littlejohn
Anonymous · June 27, 2013
Serial Number 1448685 was reported as inaccurate.
My movement only indicates "Adjusted" but has no
mention of how many positions. Everything else
seems accurate.
Anonymous · January 20, 2013
Serial Number 1448448 was reported as accurate.
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