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Access Date: November 30, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: 163 Bunn Special
Mixed Run: 163, 163A Type IE, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5448374 | |
| Grade: | 163 Bunn Special | |
| Variation: | 163 Type IIB | |
| Model: | 15 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1931 | |
| Run Quantity: | 700 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 4 of 4 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 2,400 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 23j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Interrupted Ray | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| 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: | 12666.G10.16S4095.1615M4.O7232.L7162.23J296 | |
| 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: | v52.470 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 7.22 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 24.29 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.042% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 27 (3.86%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -2.65% Analyzing 122 Sales | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 27 watches in the population registry for this run with 3 images.
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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 6, 2020
Serial Number 5448723 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · May 30, 2018
Serial Number 5448329 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · March 23, 2018
Serial Number 5448767 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
ceejay3 1 · July 21, 2017
Serial Number 5448687 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Grade is 163A
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · October 17, 2016
Serial Number 5448710 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 5448710 is marked 163A, not 163
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Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · July 24, 2016
Serial Number 5448876 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
hubme0 23 · March 21, 2016
Serial Number 5448767 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
aelgtoer 15 · January 15, 2016
Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
bwalder 137 · December 30, 2015
Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
shadowmaker 11 · October 23, 2015
Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · April 7, 2015
Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · March 31, 2015
Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · September 25, 2014
Serial Number 5448366 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
smoken 110 · June 25, 2014
Serial Number 5448704 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Movement says:
ELINVAR Bunn Special
adjusted to temp and six positions
ELINVAR Bunn Special
adjusted to temp and six positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · August 3, 2013
Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · July 8, 2013
Serial Number 5448310 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Doesn't cover 163a data or movement picture or
Elinvar data.
Elinvar data.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · February 14, 2013
Serial Number 5448618 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Anonymous · October 19, 2012
Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Continuing from above two comments:
Watch dial is marked: Illinois Bunn Special;
23 jewels 60 hour; movement also marked Double
Roller
Watch dial is marked: Illinois Bunn Special;
23 jewels 60 hour; movement also marked Double
Roller
Anonymous · October 19, 2012
Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Where I wrote (above) Bridge Plate marked Enlivar
it should have read "Train Bridge" Enlivar
it should have read "Train Bridge" Enlivar
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Anonymous · October 19, 2012
Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Mine shows: 23 jewels; it is marked 163A and
motor barrel 60 hours; also above the Bridge
Plate, it is marked Enlivar.
motor barrel 60 hours; also above the Bridge
Plate, it is marked Enlivar.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Anonymous · September 25, 2012
Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Anonymous · September 25, 2012
Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes
Anonymous · September 25, 2012
Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
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