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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Rail Roader
Chas. A. Coughman - McKee's Rocks, Pa.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1340749
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,618
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Mixed
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Bunn Special.
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3341.G36.18S2383.186M187.O1054.L2477.21J63
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
229.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
778.54
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.348%
Registry Population: 7 (2.33%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.18% Analyzing 742 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 533 · June 23, 2023

Serial Number 1340598 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator : PL. Thx. 325703107080
Curator Response: Thanks!

avpalermo Supporter 568 · March 25, 2023

Serial Number 1340565 was reported as accurate.

Durant1 39 · October 14, 2022

Serial Number 1340749 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The Movement is Marked "the Rail Roader" not The
Rail Reader. The Damakeening pattern is the Gold
inlaid circular pattern and the Barrel Plate and
Balance Cock are All-over Gold Flashed.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · January 20, 2022

Serial Number 1340775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2019

Serial Number 1340749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 1340749 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 23, 2016

Serial Number 1340759 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch