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Access Date: February 22, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

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: | 10957.G187.16S3427.169M481.O5797.L6672.21J1061 | ![]() |
Database Version: | v52.612 | ![]() |
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: Scoped for This Run Only | 11 (1.22%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -13.71% Analyzing 465 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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Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 11 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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.
amcfarlane Supporter 32 · April 11, 2020
Serial Number 3687834 was reported as inaccurate.
21 Jewel. Up for auction on Live auctioneers.
4-11-2020
Anonymous · February 15, 2018
Serial Number 3687261 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 17, 2015
Serial Number 3687237 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 27, 2014
Serial Number 3687652 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · May 4, 2014
Serial Number 3687311 was reported as inaccurate.
#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.
Anonymous · August 19, 2013
Serial Number 3687364 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · March 10, 2013
Serial Number 3687364 was reported as inaccurate.
adjusted to 5 positions - Other records I have
show this to a Railroad Grade. All other
information seems correct.

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