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 Kaempfer Special - Chicago

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1285394 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast 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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2960.G23.18S2270.186M127.O896.L2096.23J3 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.467 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
776.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.344% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
5 (2.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.33% Analyzing 113 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #1285394: Reported as Private Label with 21 Jewels.

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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.


jrog100 11 · October 24, 2018

Serial Number 1285394 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked "A Kaempfer Special Chicago".
It's a 21 jewel movement and has the common 18S
gothic burn special face of the era. I'll try to
send a picture of the movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Yes, photos of the watch would be excellent. I have noted the private label in the lookup information.

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 1285402 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2014

Serial Number 1285402 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · June 8, 2014

Serial Number 1285443 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 1285303 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 ruby jewels and 2 tone movement
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch