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Access Date: May 29, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Mixed Run: Two-Tone and Nicel Movements
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |
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| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois |
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| Movement Serial Number: | 1539643 |
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| Grade: | Bunn Special |
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| Model: | 5 |
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| Estimated Production Year: | 1900 |
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| Run Quantity: | 300 |
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| Grade/Model Run: | 35 of 58 |
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| Grade/Model Total Production: | 9,540 |
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| Size: | 18s |
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| Jewels: | 21j |
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| Jewel Material: | Ruby |
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| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) |
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| Movement Configuration: | Hunting |
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| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone |
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| Finish Pattern: | Gold Inlaid Circle |
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| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter |
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| Movement Inlay Color: | Black |
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| Movement Setting: | Lever |
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| Plate: | Full Plate |
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| Barrel: | Going |
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| Train: | Fast |
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| Regulator: | Micrometer |
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| Adjusted: | Yes |
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| Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 |
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| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes |
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| Railroad Grade: | Yes |
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| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 |
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| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 |
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| Movement Markings: |
Bunn Special Springfield, Ill. 21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 4237.G115.18S2835.185M297.H2229.L3374.21J163 | |
| Database Version: | v52.670 | |
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| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 7 (2.33%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -9.89% Analyzing 5,977 Sales | |
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Research Note: Mixed Run: Two-Tone and Nicel Movements
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Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 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.
okiejohn 410 · February 18, 2025
Serial Number 1539587 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This movement is two-toned.
Anonymous · June 30, 2022
Serial Number 1539625 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 28, 2021
Serial Number 1539663 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 29, 2020
Serial Number 1539598 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 9, 2017
Serial Number 1539597 was reported as accurate.
bwalder 137 · January 19, 2016
Serial Number 1539493 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · January 23, 2015
Serial Number 1539525 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
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