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Access Date: December 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Mixed Run: Type I 60hr. & Type II 60hr.
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 4746035 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Variation: | Type I | |
| Model: | 14 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1926 | |
| Run Quantity: | 800 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 12 of 132 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 116,300 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 6,400 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE I) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Ray | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | |
| 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 Motor Barrel 60 21 Jewels Adjusted Temp. And Six Positions Double Roller |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 12010.G567.16S3903.1614M14.O6754.L6993.21J1361 | |
| Research References: |
American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt) The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin) |
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| Database Version: | v52.518 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 350.15 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,181.81 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.046% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 22 (2.75%) | |
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Research Note: Estimated Split Run by Chamelin.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Bunn Special
Target Profile: 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE I
| 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 |
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| 16S-M14: 116,300 29.99% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14 |
Other: 185,330
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M14-21J: 103,700 26.74% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 21 Jewels |
Other: 12,600
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M14-21J-ONL: 103,700 26.74% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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| 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI: 103,700 26.74% | ||||
| 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE I: 6,400 1.65% | Other: 97,300
Other Variants or Unclassified |
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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 22 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 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 · June 19, 2021
Serial Number 4746386 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 17, 2020
Serial Number 4746429 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 18, 2019
Serial Number 4746184 was reported as accurate.
WLBelkriver33 804 · November 25, 2018
Serial Number 4746258 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 18, 2018
Serial Number 4746258 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 18, 2017
Serial Number 4746296 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 24, 2015
Serial Number 4746103 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 22, 2015
Serial Number 4746404 was reported as accurate.
mmchlkiml 2 · May 5, 2014
Serial Number 4746179 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: I have a date engraved in this watch as 7,14,1894
doesnt that change the value as the est.
production Year of 1926 that yoursite purposes ?
doesnt that change the value as the est.
production Year of 1926 that yoursite purposes ?
Curator Response: It is more likely that your movement was recased at some point in time.
Anonymous · February 22, 2013
Serial Number 4746483 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 27, 2012
Serial Number 4746143 was reported as accurate.
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