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

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Access Date: April 05, 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:	1899
Run Quantity:	600
Grade/Model Run:	62 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:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Mixed
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:	4090.G91.18S2763.186M405.O1391.L3227.21J139
Database Version:	v52.633
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	231.57
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	11 (1.83%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.61% Analyzing 768 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Finishing Patterns: Stripe, Gold Inlaid Circle, and Bright-Spotted

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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 1041 · 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 104 · 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.