Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Julius Bendix - New York
W.S. Still - Delavan, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1219759
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Chamlers
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
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: Julius Bendix
New York
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Chalmers Pat. 12. 19. 82.
Case: Various
Run ID: 2565.G5.18S1981.185M11.H1295.L1751.17J120
Database Version: v52.249
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166%
Registry Population: 2 (4.00%)
Research Note: This is the first run designated as "Bunn Special." #1219759: Verified as Private Label Marked "W.S. Still - Delavan, Ill." and "17 Jewels" with a two-tone finish [eBay #254341139383].

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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 26, 2019

Serial Number 1219759 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement is stamped 17 jewel
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #254341139383]
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 21j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch