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:

Paillard Non-Magnetic Watch Co. - Chicago U.S.A.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1286024 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 58 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 24j 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: Bright Spotted 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
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometer Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2963.G25.18S2273.185M69.H1531.L2099.24J1 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 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
7 (7.00%) Question Mark

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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.


teckel 1 · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 1286022 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 1286027 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · April 19, 2017

Serial Number 1286027 was reported as accurate.

pmwas1 97 · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 1286084 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Non Magnetic Watch Co., otherwise OK...

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 1286024 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2014

Serial Number 1286066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 1286066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 1286066 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · May 28, 2014

Serial Number 1286066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 1286087 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is marked Non-Magnetic Watch Co.
Paillard on the movement and the dial.

Anonymous · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 1286031 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch