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Access Date: April 24, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Mixed Run: 161 Type I, Type IE, Type II, Type IIE
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5282429 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Variation: | 161 Type II | |
| Model: | 14 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1929 | |
| Run Quantity: | 600 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 129 of 132 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 116,300 | |
| 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: | Sixty Hour Bunn Special Illinois Watch Springfield Motor Barrel 21 Jewels 161 Adjusted Temp. And Six Positions Double Roller |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 12536.G684.16S4068.1614M133.O7181.L7142.21J1515 | |
| 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: | v52.640 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 352.43 | |
| 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 (3.67%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 0.56% Analyzing 2,185 Sales | |
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Research Note: Mixed with 161 Type IIE (Elinvar) Model 15
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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 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 · June 28, 2019
Serial Number 5282627 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Anonymous · February 18, 2019
Serial Number 5282673 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
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
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
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
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
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
"SIXTY HOUR" is on the Berrla bridge and NOT the
Train bridge. = Type II
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