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

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1340959
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1896
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,618
Size: 18s
Jewels: 24j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted
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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3342.G37.18S2384.186M188.O1055.L2478.24J10
Database Version: v52.219
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: 6 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.23% Analyzing 193 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.


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