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.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1286084
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 11 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 24j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 2963.G25.18S2272.185M69.H1532.L2099.24J1
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42
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: 7 (7.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.47% Analyzing 136 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.


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