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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.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1340755 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 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: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Mixed 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: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Reed 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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 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: 3341.G36.18S2384.186M187.O1055.L2477.21J63 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.504 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
776.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.344% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
7 (2.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.62% Analyzing 761 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.


ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 605 · June 23, 2023

Serial Number 1340598 was reported as inaccurate.

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

avpalermo Supporter 644 · March 25, 2023

Serial Number 1340565 was reported as accurate.

Durant1 42 · 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