Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Rail Roader

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1204502
Grade: Bunn
Model: 5
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,330
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Grid In Circle
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Chamlers
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
Movement Markings: The Rail Roader
Springfield, Ill.
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Chalmers Pat. 12 19.82
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 2470.G35.18S1918.185M7.H1254.L1677.17J106
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.03
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): -10.44% Analyzing 128 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.


GuyJLemi 33 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 1204521 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch