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Access Date: April 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Mixed Run: Bunn Special and Pennsylvania Special Examples Reported with Different Finish Patterns. (Please Submit Information)
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1730939 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1904 | |
| Run Quantity: | 400 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 114 of 257 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 76,618 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 24j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone | |
| Finish Pattern: | Concentric Circles | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter | |
| 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: | Pennsylvania Special 24 Ruby Jewels Adjusted |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 5069.G153.18S3345.186M751.O1892.L4204.24J51 | |
| 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: | 10 (2.50%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -4.87% Analyzing 194 Sales | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 10 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.
Anonymous · March 21, 2021
Serial Number 1730651 was reported as accurate.
bwcrtime 188 · December 7, 2020
Serial Number 1730820 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 30, 2020
Serial Number 1730669 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 6, 2016
Serial Number 1730755 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Marked Bunn Special, Adjusted, 24 Ruby Jewels. No
Pennsylvania markings. Pattern is more like a
spider web.
Pennsylvania markings. Pattern is more like a
spider web.
Bidsworth 38 · October 19, 2016
Serial Number 1730755 was reported as accurate.
dfchong 837 · October 18, 2016
Serial Number 1730755 was reported as accurate.
philsan1a 221 · January 29, 2015
Serial Number 1730683 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Not marked Pennsylvania special
Ironhorse484 1 · September 2, 2014
Serial Number 1730939 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · June 20, 2014
Serial Number 1730979 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · October 16, 2013
Serial Number 1730651 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
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