Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Mixed Run: Model 4 (Pendant-Set) and Model 6 (Lever-Set) Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Rail Roader - S. N. Clarkson - Chicago, Ill.
John S. Allen & Co. - Minneapolis, Minn

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1178397 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1893 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 72 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,250 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2336.G31.18S1825.186M3.O638.L1590.17J99 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
195.53 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.339% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
2 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.26% Analyzing 200 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Model 4 (Pendant-Set) and Model 6 (Lever-Set) Movements

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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 16, 2022

Serial Number 1178400 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4 to 6

Anonymous · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 1178347 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 4 to 6

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 26, 2017

Serial Number 1178397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 4 to 6

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 1178397 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 16j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 4 to 6
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch