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Access Date: October 31, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
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: | 131 of 132 | |
| 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 |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 12539.G686.16S4070.1614M135.O7184.L7143.21J1517 | |
| 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: | v52.428 | |
| 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 | 34 (3.78%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -13.12% Analyzing 2,152 Sales | |
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Research Note: Mixed with 161 Type IIE (Elinvar) Model 15
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Bunn Special
Target Profile: 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-161 TYPE II
| 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-161 TYPE II: 1,500 0.39% | Other: 102,200
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 34 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014
Serial Number 5284719 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 1, 2013
Serial Number 5284360 was reported as accurate.
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