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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Gilt Damaskeened (Gold-Flashed) and Two-Tone Movements

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1352063
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 28 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: Gold Flashed
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.
Adjusted
21 Ruby Jewels
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3387.G43.18S2420.186M203.O1070.L2523.21J67
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.68
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: 9 (1.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.10% Analyzing 744 Sales
Research Note: Run features gilt damaskeened ("gold-flashed") and two-tone "inlaid circle" movements. #1352170: Verified as two-tone "inlaid circle" movement.

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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 · December 13, 2021

Serial Number 1352362 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2021

Serial Number 1352361 was reported as accurate.

jason4kstate 247 · July 25, 2020

Serial Number 1352067 was reported as accurate.

dfurey 15 · November 28, 2019

Serial Number 1352021 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2015

Serial Number 1351948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 1351948 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel finished movement.

Anonymous · December 28, 2014

Serial Number 1351948 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2014

Serial Number 1352071 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 1352242 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 1351956 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Gold Flashed
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch