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Access Date: May 09, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Mixed Run: 23-Jewel and 21-Jewel Examples Reported (Please Submit Information)
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 2455811 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1912 | |
| Run Quantity: | 200 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 53 of 58 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 9,540 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 23j Mixed Run | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Bright Spotted | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Fast | |
| Regulator: | Micrometer | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | Bunn Special Illinois Watch Co. Springfield 23 Ruby Jewels. Adjusted Temperature 6 Positions Isochronism Double Roller Jeweled Barrel |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 7725.G267.18S4011.185M682.H3771.L5726.23J104 | |
| Database Version: | v52.270 | |
| 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: | 10 (5.00%) | |
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Research Note: #2455868 Verified as Marked "21 Jewels" with Black Inlay. #2455835 Verified as Marked "23 Jewels" with Gilt Inlay.
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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 10 watches in the population registry for this run with 5 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 · December 24, 2016
Serial Number 2455835 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Here's one of the 23J Bunn
Special hunters that are exceedingly rare
(300-400 total
made). Cheers. duffy l.
Special hunters that are exceedingly rare
(300-400 total
made). Cheers. duffy l.
stanzukin 24 · August 15, 2016
Serial Number 2455725 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 8, 2016
Serial Number 2455729 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 2, 2016
Serial Number 2455750 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: It's all accurate except this one is clearly and
originally marked "21 Ruby Jewels." The 23J Bunn
Special hunter is exceedingly rare (300-400 total
made). Cheers. duffy l.
originally marked "21 Ruby Jewels." The 23J Bunn
Special hunter is exceedingly rare (300-400 total
made). Cheers. duffy l.
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 17, 2014
Serial Number 2455831 was reported as accurate.
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · April 23, 2014
Serial Number 2455809 was reported as accurate.
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