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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: 161 Type I, Type IE, Type II, Type IIE

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5282429 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: 161 Type II Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 129 of 132 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 116,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,500 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-161 TYPE II) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Ray Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Sixty Hour
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch
Springfield
Motor Barrel
21 Jewels
161
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12536.G684.16S4068.1614M133.O7182.L7141.21J1515 Question Mark
Research References: American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt)
The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
350.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,181.81 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.046% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
22 (3.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.72% Analyzing 2,163 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed with 161 Type IIE (Elinvar) Model 15

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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 · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 5282549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2023

Serial Number 5282691 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2022

Serial Number 5282501 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · June 16, 2022

Serial Number 5282679 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2022

Serial Number 5282605 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2021

Serial Number 5282928 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 1, 2020

Serial Number 5282567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 5282958 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 5282501 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · November 12, 2019

Serial Number 5282880 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 28, 2019

Serial Number 5282627 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 29, 2019

Serial Number 5282704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 5282673 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · February 12, 2019

Serial Number 5282512 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · February 2, 2019

Serial Number 5282512 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 5282673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not typ 1 my watch is typ 2 fourt pattern
rayed and this is named and finish by Hamilton I
can send foto but I dont no where *****@gmail.com
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Anonymous · October 8, 2018

Serial Number 5282673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Min klocka Bunn special 161 nr 5282673 är inte
typ 1 jag har fått info att det är en typ 2
fourt pattern rayed 60 hour och 24 hour hoppas att
ni kan kolla detta.Jag har foton på den men vet
ej vart jag skall skicka dem skall finnas ca: 2000
tillvekade av Hamilton kolla om det går
*****@gmail.com

Anonymous · September 21, 2018

Serial Number 5282994 was reported as accurate.

dhimme1045 7 · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 5282442 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Type II

Anonymous · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 5282681 was reported as accurate.

Kenneth43 1 · October 31, 2017

Serial Number 5282673 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Bunn special 161 s 16 mod 14 typ 2 fourt pattern
rayed,21 jewel sixty hour and 24 hour.Case FORTUNE
wing and wheel,10K/GF. Made in Canada AWC Co

Anonymous · April 16, 2017

Serial Number 5282831 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is a Type II movement where the
"SIXTY HOUR" is on the Berrla bridge and NOT the
Train bridge. = Type II

Anonymous · March 13, 2017

Serial Number 5282812 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Type 2 Has sixty hour on barrel bridge.

Anonymous · January 21, 2017

Serial Number 5282786 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2016

Serial Number 5282429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2016

Serial Number 5282763 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2015

Serial Number 5282429 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · December 12, 2015

Serial Number 5282431 was reported as accurate.

locomotive Supporter 81 · June 21, 2015

Serial Number 5282429 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 18, 2015

Serial Number 5282429 was reported as accurate.

bkkc1234 5 · November 19, 2014

Serial Number 5282668 was reported as accurate.

fpomeroy 7 · June 16, 2014

Serial Number 5282935 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 18, 2014

Serial Number 5282668 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 15, 2013

Serial Number 5282903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 5282901 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch