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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:

John A Miller - Cairo, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1352433
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 256
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418
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: Old English
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: 3388.G44.18S2421.186M204.O1071.L2524.24J14
Database Version: v52.270
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
791.79
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.344%
Registry Population: 8 (8.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.80% Analyzing 194 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 · November 28, 2023

Serial Number 1352449 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is marked 24 Ruby Jewels adjusted safety
pinion, ( John A. Miller ) Bunn Special Cairo,
I'll. And is a beautiful Two-Tone movement, and
has ( dial with 999 which was the 999 locomotive
that broke the land speed record in 1893.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1352424 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 1352408 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · May 20, 2019

Serial Number 1352480 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 31, 2019

Serial Number 1352480 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2016

Serial Number 1352412 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch