Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1742844 (Grade Bunn Special)

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Access Date: March 02, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Pennsylvania Special

What is a Private Label?

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1742844
Grade:	Bunn Special
Model:	6
Estimated Production Date:	March 1908 - September 1909
Run Quantity:	200
Grade/Model Run:	117 of 256
Grade/Model Total Production:	76,418
Size:	18s
Jewels:	26j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Two-Tone
Finish Pattern:	Gold Inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style:	Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Fast
Regulator:	Reed
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	6
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Dial Feet Locations:	2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations:	23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings:	Pennsylvania Special Adjusted to 6 Positions Double Roller 26 Ruby Jewels Adjusted
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5115.G156.18S3367.186M766.O1921.L4251.26J1
Database Version:	v52.618
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	230.07
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	17 (8.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.17% Analyzing 1,083 Sales

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