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Access Date: February 05, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1539353 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 | |
| Run Quantity: | 300 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 34 of 58 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 9,540 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 24j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Bright Spotted | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Old English | |
| 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. 24 Ruby Jewels Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 4236.G114.18S2834.185M296.H2228.L3372.24J40 | |
| Database Version: | v52.602 | |
| 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: Scoped for This Run Only | 9 (3.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -15.50% Analyzing 137 Sales | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 9 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 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.
dstuartblue 17 · November 4, 2020
Serial Number 1539328 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: this watch is 2-tone, 21 jewels, Hunting Case
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Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.
Anonymous · January 2, 2019
Serial Number 1539227 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 5, 2014
Serial Number 1539355 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · November 18, 2013
Serial Number 1539275 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 1, 2012
Serial Number 1539107. was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 31, 2012
Serial Number 1539107 was reported as accurate.
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