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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1204690
Grade: Bunn
Model: 6
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1893
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 3 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
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Micrometer
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Chesapeake & Ohio
Special.
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 2471.G36.18S1919.186M11.O688.L1678.17J107
Database Version: v52.235
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: 7 (7.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.37% Analyzing 193 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.


CJEmpire3 103 · May 3, 2022

Serial Number 1204644 was reported as accurate.

1dueberincanton Supporter 35 · 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