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:

Some Marked - Chesapeake & Ohio Special or B&O Standard
A. K. Jobe - Jackson Tenn. and Water Valley Miss.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1376464
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 34 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: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle
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.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3503.G52.18S2482.186M241.O1125.L2639.21J80
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
228.03
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: 12 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.10% Analyzing 744 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.


Snapper Supporter 130 · July 28, 2023

Serial Number 1376500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 1376731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2022

Serial Number 1376331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 1376363 was reported as accurate.

Thaigr 6 · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 1376538 was reported as accurate.

Thaigr 6 · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 1376538 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 1376464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2019

Serial Number 1376677 was reported as accurate.

cottonball 2 · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 1376635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 1376635 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 1376755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2018

Serial Number 1376847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 1376856 was reported as accurate.

1finzx 3 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 1376720 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement and dial are marked A. K. Jobe - Jackson
Tenn. and Water Valley Miss.

Anonymous · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 1376810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 1376361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 1376770 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 1376407 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 21 RUBY JEWEL B&O Standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch