Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1878161 (Grade Bunn Special)

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Access Date: May 26, 2022

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Some Are All-Over Gold Damaskeened

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1878161
Grade:	Bunn Special
Model:	6
Estimated Production Year:	1908
Run Quantity:	600
Total Production:	76,978
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Bright Spotted
Movement Signing Style:	Old English
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:	Bunn Special Springfield, Ill. 21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted Temperature, 6 Positions Isochronism Double Roller
Database Version:	v48.039
Research Note: #1878266 Verified as All-Over Gold Damaskeened

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georged 151 · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 1878023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 1878080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 1878091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 1878150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 1877973 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 700 · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 1878266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not the “Bright Spotted” pattern as listed
above, but the “All Over Gold Inlaid Circular”
pattern. Otherwise, this Watch is exactly as
spec’d out above.

Curator Response: Verified as All-Over Gold Damaskeened with Gilt Inlay/Hardware. [eBay #122735017305]