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Access Date: November 14, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Type III 60hr.
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5238285 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Variation: | Type III | |
| Model: | 14 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1929 | |
| Run Quantity: | 900 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 121 of 132 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 116,300 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 11,150 (16S-M14-23J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 23j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Finish Pattern: | Ray | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | 60-Hr. Motor | |
| Regulator: | Reed | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | 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: | 12495.G676.16S4052.1614M125.O7148.L7130.23J283 | |
| 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: | v52.433 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 350.15 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1,181.81 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 2.046% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 27 (3.00%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -1.94% Analyzing 270 Sales | |
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Research Note: Most references and ledgers designate 5238001-5239000 as Type III (23 Jewel). However, surviving examples suggest that at least the first 100 movements in this run were finished as 21-Jewel movements. The database has been adjusted accordingly. #5238088: Verified as 21-Jewel Movement. #5238154: Reported as 21-Jewel Movement.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Bunn Special
Target Profile: 16S-M14-23J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III
| Illinois Grade Bunn Special (All Variations): 387,788 ETP | ||||
| 16S: 301,630 77.78% 16s, Grade Bunn Special |
Other: 86,158
Other Sizes or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M14: 116,300 29.99% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14 |
Other: 185,330
Other Models or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M14-23J: 12,600 3.25% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 23 Jewels |
Other: 103,700
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M14-23J-ONL: 12,600 3.25% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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| 16S-M14-23J-ONL-A6PTI: 12,600 3.25% | ||||
| 16S-M14-23J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III: 11,150 2.88% | Other: 1,450
Other Variants or Unclassified |
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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 27 watches in the population registry for this run with 4 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 · August 30, 2024
Serial Number 5238545 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 13, 2023
Serial Number 5238251 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 24, 2023
Serial Number 5238251 was reported as accurate.
rolandalx 1 · February 16, 2022
Serial Number 5238646 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 16, 2022
Serial Number 5238646 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 9, 2022
Serial Number 5238154 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · June 25, 2021
Serial Number 5238978 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 22, 2020
Serial Number 5238717 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 15, 2020
Serial Number 5238777 was reported as accurate.
dwm123 10 · May 31, 2020
Serial Number 5238284 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 25, 2019
Serial Number 5238220 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · March 22, 2019
Serial Number 5238517 was reported as accurate.
Wbridg10 111 · December 28, 2018
Serial Number 5238819 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 26, 2018
Serial Number 5238819 was reported as accurate.
Wbridg10 111 · December 24, 2018
Serial Number 5238819 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 13, 2018
Serial Number 5238509 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 11, 2018
Serial Number 5238638 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 29, 2018
Serial Number 5238985 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 1, 2018
Serial Number 5238903 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 24, 2018
Serial Number 5238923 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 16, 2018
Serial Number 5238568 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 26, 2017
Serial Number 5238738 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 14, 2016
Serial Number 5238784 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 1, 2016
Serial Number 5238784 was reported as accurate.
Jbatkins 34 · February 25, 2016
Serial Number 5238375 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 6, 2015
Serial Number 5238617 was reported as accurate.
StrikeZoneZero Supporter 21 · July 29, 2015
Serial Number 5238493 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 16, 2015
Serial Number 5238992 was reported as inaccurate.
not a Model 4. Thanks.
JTMacDaddy 1 · January 1, 2015
Serial Number 5238922 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · January 11, 2014
Serial Number 5238655 was reported as accurate.
Leslie 5 · December 17, 2013
Serial Number 5238450 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 16, 2013
Serial Number 5238450 was reported as accurate.
Leslie 5 · December 16, 2013
Serial Number 5238450 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 24, 2012
Serial Number 5238572 was reported as accurate.
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