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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1178397
Grade: Bunn
Model: 6
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 72
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,250
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever    Mixed Run
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Case: Various
Run ID: 2336.G31.18S1825.186M3.O637.L1590.17J99
Database Version: v52.246
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
195.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.339%
Registry Population: 2 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.37% Analyzing 194 Sales
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