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Access Date: February 14, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
![Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch](https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/assets/images/models/illinois14-16s.jpg)
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 163 Bunn Special
Mixed Run: Type III, 163 IR, 163 I
Manufacturer: | Illinois | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 5321129 | ![]() |
Grade: | 163 Bunn Special | ![]() |
Variation: | Type III | ![]() |
Model: | 14 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1930 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 140 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 6 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 4,600 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 23j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Openface | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Nickel | ![]() |
Finish Pattern: | Ray | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Double Roller: | Yes | ![]() |
Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | ![]() |
Adjusted: | 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: | 12571.G1.16S4074.1614M137.O7199.L7148.23J287 | ![]() |
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: | v52.608 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 13.85 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 46.65 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.081% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (2.86%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 2.58% Analyzing 73 Sales | ![]() |
Research Note: Estimated Split Run by Chamelin.
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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 4 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 · May 5, 2021
Serial Number 5321079 was reported as inaccurate.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184814420975
Comments submitted for S/N 5321099 may apply.
bobsmodels 3 · May 9, 2020
Serial Number 5321099 was reported as inaccurate.
163 type 1R. That watch comes from run 339 which
was a mixed run of type 3, 163 type 1R, and 163
type 1. The 163 1R had 163 stamped on the barrel
bridge next to the lower left barrel screw, the
163 type 1 had the 163 stamped vertically in the
center of the barrel bridge. The watch you have is
from the first 100 watches from run 339 and is
just a plane 23j type 3 (fairly common) and not a
type 163 1R ( really rare). Only watches with 163
on the barrel bridge are designated as grade 163.
It is a bit of a glitch on the on line data base,
but this information is from the most recent
studies of Bunn Specials by M. Chamelin page 223.
The range 5321001 to 5321100 should be type 3.
The watch was on ebay and seller had it as rare
type 1R.
Bob
WLBelkriver33 804 · March 23, 2019
Serial Number 5321014 was reported as accurate.
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Image Source/Credit: Jones & Horan Auctions