Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Private Label(s) in Run:

Swain's Special
Chesapeake & Ohio Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1248362 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1894 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 150 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Circular Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English 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: Swain's Special
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2718.G44.18S2087.186M42.O789.L1868.17J143 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
4 (2.67%) 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.


Anonymous · November 28, 2023

Serial Number 1248367 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is, Chesapeake and Ohio 17 jewels
adjusted, (with Killer & George Charlottesville,
Va. Dial).
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

bjeans01 Supporter 54 · October 13, 2022

Serial Number 1248366 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Dial : R C Acton, Alexandria VA;
Movt: Chesapeake & Ohio Special, 17j
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

pocketwatch101 111 · May 10, 2018

Serial Number 1248441 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · August 30, 2017

Serial Number 1248441 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · July 5, 2017

Serial Number 1248441 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17-Jewel "Swain's Special" Private Label Bunn.
Circular Pattern.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn Special/bunn to Bunn
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

StrikeZoneZero Supporter 21 · July 29, 2015

Serial Number 1248362 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn Special/bunn to Bunn
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch