Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Mixed Run: 16-Jewel and 17-Jewel Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

E. Keller - Allentown, Pa.
The Rail Roader - S.N. Clarkson - Chicago, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1178275
Grade: Bunn
Model: 5
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,330
Size: 18s
Jewels: 16j    Mixed Run
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Chalmers
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2335.G30.18S1824.185M5.H1174.L1589.16J52
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.076%
Registry Population: 3 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.34% Analyzing 192 Sales
Research Note: #1178279: Verified as Private Label Marked "E. Keller - Allentown, Pa." Expert-Verified as 16 Jewels [NAWCC].

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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.


rjandladyj 183 · February 17, 2024

Serial Number 1178227 was reported as accurate.

Durant1 39 · October 15, 2022

Serial Number 1178275 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label"The Rail Roader, S.N. Clarkson,
Chicago, Ill., 17 Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion,
Chalmers Pat. 12 19 82. The Movement has a
Two-Tone Gold inlaid Checkerboard Pattern. Dial is
marked "S.N. Clarkson, Chicago, Ill.

Anonymous · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 1178279 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch S/N 1178279 is a "Private Labeled", 16
Jewel watch with Gold Jewel Settings (Screw Down),
Nickel Finish, Circular Pattern, Old English Style
Engraving, Gold Inlay Color, with a Chalmers'
Regulator. The Roman Numeral dial is marked (E.
Keller Allentown, Pa.), while the movement is
engraved: E Keller, 1178279, Chalmers' PAT 18 19
82, Safety Pinion, Allentown Pa. with Adjusted on
the balance bridge.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 17j to 16j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch