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:

J.C. Klaholt
R.C. Bernaus - Superior

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1248465
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1894
Run Quantity: 50
Grade/Model Run: 5 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,618
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
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: Bunn
Special.
J.C. Klaholt.
Springfield, Ill.
Adjusted
21 Ruby Jewels
Case: Various
Run ID: 2719.G6.18S2087.186M43.O789.L1869.21J7
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
229.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
778.54
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.348%
Registry Population: 4 (8.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.18% Analyzing 742 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Finishing Patterns

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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 · July 4, 2017

Serial Number 1248464 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Has 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn Special/bunn to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 3, 2017

Serial Number 1248464 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn Special/bunn to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 17j to 21j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch