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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163 Bunn Special

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

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5421595 Question Mark
Grade: 163 Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor Question Mark
Hairspring: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12646.G7.16S4089.1615M1.O7222.L7157.23J293 Question Mark
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: v52.645 Question Mark
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Research Note: Estimated Split Run by 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 · April 15, 2025

Serial Number 5421140 was reported as accurate.

cjbrem Supporter 1073 · November 9, 2024

Serial Number 5420808 was reported as accurate.

Louisc1 Supporter 100 · September 3, 2024

Serial Number 5421346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2024

Serial Number 5421217 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2021

Serial Number 5421520 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 5421309 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · September 25, 2020

Serial Number 5421289 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

dfchong 837 · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 5421547 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 5421310 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · January 16, 2019

Serial Number 5421310 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · October 30, 2018

Serial Number 5420651 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · July 17, 2018

Serial Number 5421471 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 5421451 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · March 6, 2018

Serial Number 5420965 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · September 10, 2017

Serial Number 5420863 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · February 2, 2017

Serial Number 5421548 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

rfregoso 55 · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 5421146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · April 2, 2014

Serial Number 5421309 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163-163e to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · February 28, 2014

Serial Number 5420623 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163-163e to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · February 27, 2014

Serial Number 5421504 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163-163e to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

geohturner1 3 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 5421172 was reported as inaccurate.

Note:
Adjusted and to six positions



Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163-163e to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch