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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 II, Type IIE

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5284473
Grade: Bunn Special
Variation: 161 Type II
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 900
Grade/Model Run: 130 of 131
Grade/Model Total Production: 116,300
Variant Est. Production: 1,500 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-161 TYPE II)
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
Springfield
21 Jewels
Motor Barrel
Sixty Hour
161
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 12538.G685.16S4069.1614M134.O7182.L7142.21J1516
Database Version: v52.284
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
1,205.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.046%
Registry Population: 33 (3.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.06% Analyzing 2,122 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: 161 Type I, Type II, Type IIE

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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 · February 2, 2024

Serial Number 5284167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2023

Serial Number 5284917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2022

Serial Number 5284287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 5284936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2020

Serial Number 5284380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2020

Serial Number 5284704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 5284424 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 5284726 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 5284173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 5284141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 5284500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number 5284655 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · May 24, 2015

Serial Number 5284102 was reported as accurate.

wfcsoftball 105 · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 5284585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2014

Serial Number 5284284 was reported as accurate.

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 5284719 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS MOVEMENT IS A 161 TYPE II E

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 5284719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2013

Serial Number 5284360 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch