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Access Date: November 14, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Mixed Run: 21-Jewel and 24-Jewel Examples Reported. (Please Submit Information)
Private Label(s) in Run:
Kingsburys B&O Standard
Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co.
What is a Private Label?| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1295181 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Model: | 6 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1895 | |
| Run Quantity: | 400 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 17 of 256 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 76,418 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 21j Mixed Run | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Two-Tone | |
| Finish Pattern: | Gold Inlaid Circle | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Gothic Blackletter | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Fast | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 6 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| Dial Feet Locations: | 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 | |
| Case Screw Locations: | 23.5, 51.5 | |
| Movement Markings: | Bunn Special Springfield, Ill. 21 Ruby Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3021.G28.18S2315.186M147.O916.L2157.21J35 | |
| Database Version: | v52.433 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 230.07 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 776.50 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.344% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 17 (4.25%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -2.46% Analyzing 760 Sales | |
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Research Note: Mixed Run: Possibly the first 100 were 24 Jewels ( #1295141/#1295117 Reported and #1295101/#1295172 Verified Marked), #1295224 and #1295432 Verified as Marked 21 Jewels
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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 17 watches in the population registry for this run with 7 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.
ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 597 · May 14, 2024
Serial Number 1295181 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 24 Jewels - See photo addition to database.
red0vitis 9 · July 28, 2023
Serial Number 1295465 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 8, 2019
Serial Number 1295117 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: This one is 24 jewel
Curator Response: Excellent. Thanks for the confirmation.
Anonymous · August 6, 2018
Serial Number 1295101 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 24j
dfchong 837 · September 23, 2017
Serial Number 1295141 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 12, 2017
Serial Number 1295141 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: Illinois 18 size Bunn special #1295141 is marked
24 ruby jewels.
24 ruby jewels.
Anonymous · January 16, 2016
Serial Number 1295213 was reported as accurate.
arthur1957 21 · November 20, 2015
Serial Number 1295172 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: My movement serial number 1295172 clearly states
24 jewels
24 jewels
Groovysalsa 109 · November 15, 2015
Serial Number 1295224 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 21 Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Anonymous · September 8, 2015
Serial Number 1295213 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Groovysalsa 109 · March 14, 2015
Serial Number 1295224 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 21 Ruby Jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · May 31, 2014
Serial Number 1295432 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Anonymous · July 5, 2012
Serial Number 1295295 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: I am not positive, but believe this is a 16s, not
18s - but am not 100% sure on this.
It has 21j, not 24j.
18s - but am not 100% sure on this.
It has 21j, not 24j.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 24j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
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