Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1381540
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
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: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Bunn Special.
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels.
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3523.G55.18S2498.185M166.H1853.L2659.21J85
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166%
Registry Population: 4 (2.00%)

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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.


dicarney 2 · June 28, 2017

Serial Number 1381535 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · December 11, 2016

Serial Number 1381688 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 23, 2014

Serial Number 1381688 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a two tone movement

Anonymous · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 1381679 was reported as accurate.

Garrett 7 · August 22, 2013

Serial Number 1381540 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: its a two tone finish
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 14, 2013

Serial Number 1381540 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch