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:

A. Graves - Memphis, Tenn.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1283645
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 13 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: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted
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.
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 2949.G22.18S2258.186M119.O887.L2085.21J28
Database Version: v52.221
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 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.18% Analyzing 742 Sales

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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.


Durant1 39 · October 29, 2022

Serial Number 1283645 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label Marked "A. Graves, Memphis, Tenn."
2- Tone, Bright Spotted (4th Pattern).
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 27, 2019

Serial Number 1283567 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2018

Serial Number 1283573 was reported as accurate.

rocket00 236 · January 12, 2014

Serial Number 1283543 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch