Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5238285 (Grade Bunn Special)

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Access Date: June 16, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Type III 60hr.

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5238285
Grade:	Bunn Special
Variation:	Type III
Model:	14
Estimated Production Year:	1929
Run Quantity:	900
Grade/Model Run:	121 of 132
Grade/Model Total Production:	116,300
Variant Est. Production:	11,150 (16S-M14-23J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	23j
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:	12495.G676.16S4052.1614M125.O7147.L7130.23J283
Research References:	American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt) The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Database Version:	v52.335
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:	27 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	1.75% Analyzing 265 Sales
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-M14-23J-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
16S-M14: 116,300 29.99% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14		Other: 185,330 Other Models or Unclassified
16S-M14-23J: 12,600 3.25% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 23 Jewels	Other: 103,700 Other Jewels or Unclassified
16S-M14-23J-ONL: 12,600 3.25% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M14-23J-ONL-A6PTI: 12,600 3.25%
16S-M14-23J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III: 11,150 2.88%

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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 13, 2023

Serial Number 5238251 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 24, 2023

Serial Number 5238251 was reported as accurate.

rolandalx 1 · February 16, 2022

Serial Number 5238646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2022

Serial Number 5238646 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2022

Serial Number 5238154 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Back plate has engraved 21 jewels, not 23

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · June 25, 2021

Serial Number 5238978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2020

Serial Number 5238717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2020

Serial Number 5238777 was reported as accurate.

dwm123 10 · May 31, 2020

Serial Number 5238284 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 25, 2019

Serial Number 5238220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: info is correct. 5238220 is 23J mvmt.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. It will support further research for this run.

Anonymous · March 22, 2019

Serial Number 5238517 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · December 28, 2018

Serial Number 5238819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 5238819 was reported as accurate.

Wbridg10 111 · December 24, 2018

Serial Number 5238819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 5238509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 5238638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2018

Serial Number 5238985 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2018

Serial Number 5238903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2018

Serial Number 5238923 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2018

Serial Number 5238568 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2017

Serial Number 5238738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 14, 2016

Serial Number 5238784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 5238784 was reported as accurate.

Jbatkins 34 · February 25, 2016

Serial Number 5238375 was reported as accurate.