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Access Date: December 22, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Rail Road Dispacher Official
Sommer & Pierik
Southern Railroad Special
A. Graves Co. - Memphis, Tenn.

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1283162 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 9 of 58 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Train: Fine Question Mark
Regulator: Chalmers Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Chalmers Pat. 12.19.82
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2947.G21.18S2257.185M63.H1525.L2083.21J27 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 28.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 95.83 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.166% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		12 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -17.05% Analyzing 5,879 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Bright-Spotted and Two-Tone Movements
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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5272 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 1282937 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2021

Serial Number 1282993 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

brycam00 13 · January 29, 2018

Serial Number 1283141 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just a Different Private label: Sommer & Pierik.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · June 15, 2015

Serial Number 1283194 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement marked:
Southern Railroad Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · September 22, 2014

Serial Number 1283287 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · February 22, 2014

Serial Number 1283272 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · November 6, 2013

Serial Number 1282964 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5

Anonymous · July 29, 2013

Serial Number 1283125 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5
Plate changed from Unknown to Full

Anonymous · July 4, 2013

Serial Number 1283289 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 6 to 5
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch