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Access Date: May 20, 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: | 5420965 | |
| Grade: | 163 Bunn Special | |
| Variation: | 163 Type IE | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1931 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 3 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,700 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 23j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | |
| Hairspring: | Elinvar | |
| 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.G7.16S4088.1615M1.O7221.L7155.23J293 | |
| 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: | v52.296 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 5.12 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 17.51 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.030% | |
| Registry Population: | 26 (2.60%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | 3.97% Analyzing 121 Sales | |
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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 26 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 12, 2024
Serial Number 5421217 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 5421520 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 18, 2020
Serial Number 5421309 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 25, 2020
Serial Number 5421289 was reported as accurate.
dfchong 837 · August 3, 2019
Serial Number 5421547 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 16, 2019
Serial Number 5421310 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 16, 2019
Serial Number 5421310 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 30, 2018
Serial Number 5420651 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 17, 2018
Serial Number 5421471 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 25, 2018
Serial Number 5421451 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 6, 2018
Serial Number 5420965 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 10, 2017
Serial Number 5420863 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 2, 2017
Serial Number 5421548 was reported as accurate.
rfregoso 55 · May 30, 2015
Serial Number 5421146 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 2, 2014
Serial Number 5421309 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · February 28, 2014
Serial Number 5420623 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · February 27, 2014
Serial Number 5421504 was reported as accurate.
geohturner1 3 · December 21, 2013
Serial Number 5421172 was reported as inaccurate.
Adjusted and to six positions