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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
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Access Date: September 27, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2593649
Grade: Bunn Special
Variation: RY.G
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1913
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 194
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,740
Variant Est. Production: 2,110 (16S-M9-23J-ONL-A6PTI-RY.G)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Jeweled Barrel
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Temperature
Six Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 8223.G303.16S2327.169M62.O3751.L5929.23J142
Research References: American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt)
The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Database Version: v52.401
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 511.05
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 1,724.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 2.986%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		5 (2.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 14.67% Analyzing 245 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Bunn Special

Target Profile: 16S-M9-23J-ONL-A6PTI-RY.G

Illinois Grade Bunn Special (All Variations): 387,788 ETP
16S: 301,630 77.78%
16s, Grade Bunn Special		 Other: 86,158
Other Sizes or Unclassified
16S-M9: 169,740 43.77%
16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 9		 Other: 131,890
Other Models or Unclassified
16S-M9-23J: 4,740 1.22%
16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 9, 23 Jewels		 Other: 165,000
Other Jewels or Unclassified
16S-M9-23J-ONL: 4,740 1.22%
16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 9, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M9-23J-ONL-A6PTI: 4,740 1.22%
16S-M9-23J-ONL-A6PTI-RY.G: 2,110 0.54%

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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.

db2469 12 · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 2593634 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a first run RAYED movement, not
bright-spotted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 2593738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 2593649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 2593764 was reported as accurate.

Timedoc 1 · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 2593660 was reported as accurate.

deltaperk 12 · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 2593602 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch