Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Washington Watch Co. - Lafayette
Washington Watch Co. - Army And Navy

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2769171 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Lafayette.ATP Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1915 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 50 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 194 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,740 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 120 (16S-M9-23J-ONL-A6PTI-LAFAYETTE.ATP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Lafayette Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8795.G328.16S2563.169M140.O4114.L6095.23J160 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
511.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,724.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.986% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (4.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: #2769192: Recorded as 23-Jewel Lafayette [Chamelin]. This watch was also listed on eBay in December 2019 as "Lafayette" with 23 Jewels. #2769181: Verified as private label marked "Washington Watch Co. - Army and Navy" with 21 Jewels and adjusted to five positions.

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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 · May 7, 2023

Serial Number 2769181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2023

Serial Number 2769181 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement stamped 21J. Adjusted 5 positions.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.