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:

Non-Magnetic Watch Co. - Chicago U.S.A.
Paillard Watch Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1397875 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: 23 of 58 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 24j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted 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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3611.G62.18S2543.185M187.H1909.L2747.24J22 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 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
16 (8.00%) 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.


strikeph Supporter 24 · May 7, 2024

Serial Number 1397894 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 1397995 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2018

Serial Number 1397992 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 1397875 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · December 6, 2016

Serial Number 1397960 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · November 13, 2016

Serial Number 1397960 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · November 6, 2016

Serial Number 1397960 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · October 21, 2016

Serial Number 1397960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 1397875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2015

Serial Number 1397993 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2013

Serial Number 1397866 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2013

Serial Number 1397908 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch