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Access Date: December 20, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Type III 60hr.
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5238088 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Variation: | Type III | |
| Model: | 14 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1929 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 120 of 132 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 116,300 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 88,500 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| 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 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 12494.G675.16S4051.1614M124.O7147.L7129.21J1503 | |
| 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: | v52.516 | |
| 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 | 4 (4.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -9.92% Analyzing 2,160 Sales | |
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Research Note: Most references and ledgers designate 5238001-5239000 as Type III (23 Jewel). However, surviving examples suggest that at least the first 100 movements in this run were finished as 21-Jewel movements. The database has been adjusted accordingly. #5238088: Verified as 21-Jewel Movement. #5238154: Reported as 21-Jewel Movement.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Bunn Special
Target Profile: 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III
| 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 III: 88,500 22.82% | Other: 15,200
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 4 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.
Anonymous · January 10, 2017
Serial Number 5238088 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: I have this watch it is a 21 jewel not 23
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Anonymous · April 19, 2015
Serial Number 5238088 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: You should drop the "Getty Model" part and keep
the rest, which is accurate.
Cheers. duffy l.
the rest, which is accurate.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 4 to 14
zohsix 1 · December 15, 2013
Serial Number 5238090 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 4 to 14
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