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:

Chesapeake & Ohio Special or John A. Miller Cairo, Ill

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1340954 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: 24 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 24j 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: Bright Spotted 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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3342.G37.18S2385.186M188.O1056.L2478.24J10 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
6 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.25% Analyzing 198 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.


Anonymous · March 26, 2024

Serial Number 1341091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2022

Serial Number 1340986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2021

Serial Number 1340894 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2020

Serial Number 1340876 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 9, 2018

Serial Number 1340941 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 1, 2018

Serial Number 1340941 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2016

Serial Number 1340828 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Where this picture shows Bunn Special Springfield
Ill, mine says John A Miller Cairo Ill

Anonymous · June 10, 2016

Serial Number 1341087 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 1340959 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 1340986 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2013

Serial Number 1340930 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch