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Access Date: November 01, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Watch Co.
Grade: Bunn Special
Mixed Run: 161 Type I, Type IE, Type II, Type IIE
| Manufacturer: | Illinois |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Springfield, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 5282332 | |
| Grade: | Bunn Special | |
| Variation: | 161 Type I | |
| Model: | 14 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1929 | |
| Run Quantity: | 400 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 128 of 132 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 116,300 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 600 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-161 TYPE I) | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 21j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| 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 | |
| Movement Markings: | Sixty Hour Bunn Special Illinois Watch Springfield Motor Barrel 21 Jewels 161 Adjusted Temp. And Six Positions Double Roller |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 12535.G683.16S4067.1614M132.O7181.L7140.21J1514 | |
| 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: | v52.428 | |
| 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 | 11 (2.75%) | |
| $ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -13.12% Analyzing 2,152 Sales | |
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Research Note: #5282175: Verified as 161 Type IE [Chamelin].
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade Bunn Special
Target Profile: 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-161 TYPE I
| 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-M14-21J: 103,700 26.74% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 21 Jewels |
Other: 12,600
Other Jewels or Unclassified |
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| 16S-M14-21J-ONL: 103,700 26.74% 16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 14, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel |
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| 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI: 103,700 26.74% | ||||
| 16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-161 TYPE I: 600 0.15% | Other: 103,100
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 11 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 · March 6, 2021
Serial Number 5282235 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 17, 2019
Serial Number 5282312 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 16, 2018
Serial Number 5282015 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: None of the uploaded pictures are marked "161" so
they are really other models.
5282015 is so marked:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ILLINOIS-BUNN-SPECIAL-161
-21j-60Hr-14k-GOLD-FILLED-OPEN-FACE-16s-RR-POCKET-
WATCH/273380402080?hash=item3fa6bde3a0:g:SsEAAOSwA
oFbWyhF:sc:USPSPriorityMailSmallFlatRateBox!60010!
US!-1
they are really other models.
5282015 is so marked:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ILLINOIS-BUNN-SPECIAL-161
-21j-60Hr-14k-GOLD-FILLED-OPEN-FACE-16s-RR-POCKET-
WATCH/273380402080?hash=item3fa6bde3a0:g:SsEAAOSwA
oFbWyhF:sc:USPSPriorityMailSmallFlatRateBox!60010!
US!-1
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. All the images currently displayed are Bunn Special variants.
Anonymous · March 19, 2017
Serial Number 5282099 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 10, 2015
Serial Number 5282386 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 2, 2013
Serial Number 5282144 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · October 28, 2013
Serial Number 5282144 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 17, 2012
Serial Number 5282328 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
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