Illinois Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5420403 (Grade 163 Bunn Special)

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Access Date: October 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163 Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Type I, Type IIE, Type II, Type IIE (Model 14 & Model 15)

Manufacturer:	Illinois
Manufacturer Location:	Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5420403
Grade:	163 Bunn Special
Variation:	163 Type I
Model:	14
Estimated Production Year:	1931
Run Quantity:	600
Grade/Model Run:	6 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:	12645.G6.16S4088.1614M142.O7222.L7155.23J292
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:	v52.427
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	19 (3.17%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.39% Analyzing 73 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: 163 Type I and 163 Type IE [Chamelin].

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