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"269" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 269 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Date: March 1872 - July 1872 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,100 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Adaptable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: None Question Mark
Movement Setting: Key Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Plain Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn
Springfield, Ill.
Currier's Patent
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3.G1.18S3.181M3.A3.K3.15J2 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.31 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.08 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.019% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (7.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -14.43% Analyzing 878 Sales Question Mark

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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.


jacobwalls07 143 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2014

Serial Number 300 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch