Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chesapeake & Ohio Special
Forsyth & Hoffman - Philadelphia, Pa.
Fred Pieper - Covington, Ky.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1204644 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: 3 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 Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometer Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Chesapeake & Ohio
Special.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2471.G37.18S1920.186M11.O689.L1678.17J107 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
7 (7.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.26% Analyzing 200 Sales Question Mark

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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.


CJEmpire3 113 · May 3, 2022

Serial Number 1204644 was reported as accurate.

1dueberincanton Supporter 36 · March 5, 2022

Serial Number 1204678 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is not a BUNN it is a private label
marked Fred Pieper marked on dial and movement and
is a checker board Two-tone pattern also marker
17j on movement
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Your watch is a private label marked for "Fred Pieper - Covington, Ky." This movement is still classified under the "Bunn" grade in production reccords. I have noted the private label in the list for this particular run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 6, 2018

Serial Number 1204619 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The movement and dial of this watch are marked
"Forsyth & Hoffman Philadelphia, Pa."
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch