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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Possible Mixed Run

Private Label(s) in Run:

R. Seidel - Milwaukee, Wis.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1256308
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Chalmers
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: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
21 Jewels.
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Chalmers Pat 12 19.82
Case: Various
Run ID: 2772.G7.18S2124.185M24.H1435.L1908.21J10
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.26
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: 1 (1.00%)
Research Note: #1256342: Verified as Private Label Marked "R. Seidel.; Milwaukee, Wis.; 17 Jewels; Adjusted; Safety Pinion; Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82" [NAWCC] #1256308: Verified as Marked "21 Jewels" on Barrel Bridge [NAWCC]. Read the research article by Richard Thomas on the newly discovered Bunn Special variant within this run: https://blog.pocketwatchdatabase.com/2021/10/19/newly-discovered-18-size-bunn-special-variant/

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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.


bman8030 54 · August 25, 2018

Serial Number 1256325 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch