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:

Montgomery Ward & Co., L.B. Eberhart South Chicago Ill, B&O Standard
Montgomery Ward & Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1298037 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1895 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 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: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle 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
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometer 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
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3034.G29.18S2327.185M94.H1576.L2170.21J37 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
8 (2.67%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.64% Analyzing 5,853 Sales 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.


texnet 684 · July 16, 2021

Serial Number 1298193 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · April 20, 2020

Serial Number 1298198 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 10, 2018

Serial Number 1298013 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 8, 2018

Serial Number 1298013 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 3, 2018

Serial Number 1297901 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · January 18, 2017

Serial Number 1298182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is not two-tone or gold inlaid circle.
It is 100% silvery nickel toned with the Bright
Spotted damascene pattern. It's also fast train
at 5 bpm. Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · January 29, 2016

Serial Number 1298190 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement markings are not as listed on your page
Curator Response: It appears there are several private labels mixed in this run. It would be helpful if you could let us know what markings your movement has so we can update accordingly.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · March 29, 2014

Serial Number 1298080 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · March 8, 2014

Serial Number 1298080 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 1298009 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: dial and movement signed

L.B. Eberhart South Chicago Ill
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5

Anonymous · April 3, 2012

Serial Number 1298006 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Factory Model changed from 2 to 5
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch