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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:

Chesapeake & Ohio Special.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1383294
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1897
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 38 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,618
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: 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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3531.G60.18S2506.186M256.O1140.L2667.24J21
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.68
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: 6 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.87% Analyzing 194 Sales
Research Note: #1383381: Verified as Private Label Marked "Chesapeake & Ohio Special" with Custom 2-Tone Concentric Circle Pattern [NAWCC].

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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 · July 25, 2020

Serial Number 1383237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 1383381 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: well everything is correct except it does not say
BUNN SPECIAL Chesapeake and Ohio special. this
is a private label
Curator Response: Verified as Private Label Marked "Chesapeake & Ohio Special" with Custom 2-Tone Concentric Circle Pattern.

dfchong 837 · July 15, 2017

Serial Number 1383353 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 14, 2017

Serial Number 1383353 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 8, 2014

Serial Number 1383238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2014

Serial Number 1383361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 29, 2012

Serial Number 1383307 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch