Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1490437 (Grade Bunn Special)

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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:	1490437
Grade:	Bunn Special
Model:	6
Estimated Production Year:	1899
Run Quantity:	800
Grade/Model Run:	60 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production:	76,618
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Gold Circular
Movement Signing Style:	Old English
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:	4065.G89.18S2748.186M394.O1374.L3201.21J137
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:	21 (2.63%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.83% Analyzing 744 Sales

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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.

Throwendas 1 · December 18, 2023

Serial Number 1490636 was reported as accurate.

mikeao Supporter 14 · November 15, 2023

Serial Number 1490418 was reported as accurate.

obsidianjay 3 · February 26, 2022

Serial Number 1490580 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2021

Serial Number 1490786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 1490338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2021

Serial Number 1490465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 1490592 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2019

Serial Number 1490695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2017

Serial Number 1490484 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2017

Serial Number 1490626 was reported as accurate.

papillon 1 · March 19, 2017

Serial Number 1490634 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2016

Serial Number 1490563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2016

Serial Number 1490623 was reported as accurate.