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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1298185
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1895
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: 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.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3034.G29.18S2326.185M94.H1577.L2170.21J37
Database Version: v52.235
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 (2.33%)

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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