Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Private Label(s) in Run:

Chesapeake & Ohio Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1380871
Grade: Bunn
Model: 6
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 72
Grade/Model Total Production: 19,250
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: 1st Pattern
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
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
Springfield, Ill.
17 Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3520.G65.18S2495.186M250.O1134.L2656.17J504
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
57.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
195.53
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.339%
Registry Population: 5 (1.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.37% 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 · October 24, 2023

Serial Number 1380975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: "Grade/Model Total Production: 19,250"
This is wrong and probably includes every Bunn
made who knows but they did not make 19k 17j 18s
Bunn's
Curator Response: As clearly indicated by the label ("Grade/Model Total Production"), this estimate is scoped for grade and model (includes all 18-Size Model 6 Bunn movements).

Durant1 39 · October 15, 2022

Serial Number 1380847 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Label Marked "Chesapeake& Ohio Special, 17
Jewels, Adjusted, Safety Pinion, Ser.#1380847"
with a circular damascening Pattern. Dial is
Marked "Keller& George, Charlottesville, Va."
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

swhite1750 28 · September 17, 2022

Serial Number 1380975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 5, 2016

Serial Number 1380995 was reported as accurate.

eparso 59 · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 1380871 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nickel movement (1st pattern)
Adjusted 5 positions

jackallen 70 · June 22, 2013

Serial Number 1380871 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch