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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

21j and 23j Examples Reported in Run

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3897801
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 2,400
Grade/Model Run: 99 of 181
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,440
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 11217.G443.16S3553.169M523.O6006.L6738.21J1133
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
507.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,721.85
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.981%
Registry Population: 34 (1.42%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.06% Analyzing 2,244 Sales

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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 4, 2024

Serial Number 3896562 was reported as accurate.

PHIL1199 Supporter 940 · June 14, 2023

Serial Number 3897011 was reported as accurate.

chanea90 27 · March 30, 2022

Serial Number 3897569 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 3896356 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 3895974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2021

Serial Number 3895974 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2021

Serial Number 3897720 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 3897227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 4, 2021

Serial Number 3897387 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 5, 2020

Serial Number 3897537 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 8, 2020

Serial Number 3896849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 3896155 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2019

Serial Number 3897763 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 379 · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 3895779 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2019

Serial Number 3895681 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 4, 2018

Serial Number 3895889 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 568 · November 2, 2018

Serial Number 3895889 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2018

Serial Number 3897462 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 3896261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2017

Serial Number 3897809 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2017

Serial Number 3896110 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2017

Serial Number 3897227 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2016

Serial Number 3897055 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 3896185 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SN3896185 markings on movement indicate a 21J
movement vice 23J. No other markings on movement
out of the ordinary.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · February 23, 2016

Serial Number 3895877 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

macleveland 1 · January 13, 2016

Serial Number 3897710 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23 jewels

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 3897617 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2015

Serial Number 3895961 was reported as accurate.

okgunguy 3 · July 9, 2014

Serial Number 3896855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 9, 2014

Serial Number 3897433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2012

Serial Number 3896903 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch