Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1381540 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 20 of 58 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometer Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special.
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels.
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3523.G55.18S2499.185M166.H1852.L2659.21J85 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.64% Analyzing 5,854 Sales Question Mark

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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