Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1497029 (Grade Bunn Special)

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Access Date: April 30, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Finishing Patterns: Stripe, Gold Inlaid Circle, and Bright-Spotted

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1497029
Grade:	Bunn Special
Model:	6
Estimated Production Year:	Members Only Data
Run Quantity:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Run:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Total Production:	Members Only Data
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Members Only Data
Jewel Setting:	Members Only Data
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Members Only Data
Movement Signing Style:	Members Only Data
Movement Inlay Color:	Members Only Data
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Members Only Data
Regulator:	Members Only Data
Adjusted:	Members Only Data
Adjusted # of Positions:	Members Only Data
Adjusted to Temperature:	Members Only Data
Railroad Grade:	Members Only Data
Dial Feet Locations:	Members Only Data
Case Screw Locations:	Members Only Data
Movement Markings:	Members Only Data
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4090.G91.18S2763.186M405.O1391.L3227.21J139
Database Version:	v52.642
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	11 (1.83%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	0% Analyzing 768 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Finishing Patterns: Stripe, Gold Inlaid Circle, and Bright-Spotted

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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.

cjbrem Supporter 1054 · November 23, 2024

Serial Number 1497392 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is another one with the two-tone circular
pattern. All else is correct.

Curator Response: Thanks for logging it, Chris!

Anonymous · May 16, 2024

Serial Number 1497198 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 406 · March 15, 2024

Serial Number 1497029 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is the two-toned variety with the
gold inner circle.

Anonymous · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 1497509 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 105 · October 25, 2023

Serial Number 1497320 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J Bunn but has two tone circular pattern

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 1497340 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j Bunn yes, but has the two-tone circular
pattern, not narrow stripes.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.