Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5321275 (Grade 163 Bunn Special)

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Access Date: November 29, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163 Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Type III, 163 IR, 163 I

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5321275
Grade:	163 Bunn Special
Variation:	163 Type IR
Model:	14
Estimated Production Year:	1930
Run Quantity:	860
Grade/Model Run:	2 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:	12572.G2.16S4075.1614M138.O7201.L7148.23J288
Research References:	American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt) The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Database Version:	v52.470
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	27 (3.14%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-0.58% Analyzing 73 Sales
Research Note: Estimated Split Run by Chamelin. Mixed Run: 163 Type IR (straight "163") and 163 Type I (sideways "163"). #5321415: Verified as 163 Type I [Chamelin].

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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 18, 2023

Serial Number 5321911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2021

Serial Number 5321748 was reported as accurate.

keywind 13 · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 5321520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 5321999 was reported as accurate.

keywind 13 · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 5321520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2020

Serial Number 5321401 was reported as accurate.

rusty78789 1 · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 5321327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 5321216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 5321679 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 5321258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 5321216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 5321657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 5321815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 5321815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 5321833 was reported as accurate.

Bidsworth 38 · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 5321839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 5321529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2015

Serial Number 5321770 was reported as accurate.