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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade A. Lincoln Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: A. Lincoln

Actual Production Inconsistent with Records. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3687172
Grade: A. Lincoln
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1920
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 67 of 73
Grade/Model Total Production: 37,395
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 10943.G187.16S3413.169M470.O5784.L6657.21J1060
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
112.59
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
379.93
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.658%
Registry Population: 11 (1.22%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 10.95% Analyzing 452 Sales
Research Note: Factory records designate this run as Grade "A. Lincoln." However, #3687834 has been verified as a 16-Size Model 9 Bunn Special Marked "Bunn Special - Illinois Watch Co. - Springfield - 21 Jewels - Adjusted Temp. And Six Positions - Double Roller" (Variant M9-P4-21J-vB). The rayed damaskeening pattern is consistent with a standard 16-Size Bunn Special of this era, indicating plates are likely original. #3687832: Reported as a Bunn Special. #3687311: Reported as A. Lincoln grade.

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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.


texnet 684 · February 27, 2022

Serial Number 3687172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2021

Serial Number 3687832 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3687832 is a 21 jewel Bunn Special *****@gmail.com
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

amcfarlane Supporter 32 · April 11, 2020

Serial Number 3687834 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 3687834 is etched into an Illinois Bunn Special -
21 Jewel. Up for auction on Live auctioneers.
4-11-2020
Curator Response: Verified and added to research notes for the run. [https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/83827858_illinois-21-jewel-bunn-special-railroad-grade-pocket]

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 3687261 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 9

Anonymous · March 17, 2015

Serial Number 3687237 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 9

Anonymous · August 27, 2014

Serial Number 3687652 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 9

Anonymous · May 4, 2014

Serial Number 3687311 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is not a Getty. It is like your
#3,236,1177 pictured in color. It is a Model 7
with two visible winding wheels, lever set,
adjusted 5 positions A. Lincoln. Cheers. duffy
l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 9

Anonymous · August 19, 2013

Serial Number 3687364 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish is Nickel
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 9

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 3687364 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement to the right shows this to be
adjusted to 5 positions - Other records I have
show this to a Railroad Grade. All other
information seems correct.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 5 to 9
Illinois Grade A. Lincoln Pocket Watch