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:

Paillard Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1400234
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 42 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: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Train: Fine
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: 3621.G66.18S2552.186M282.O1174.L2757.24J24
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
229.40
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: 17 (4.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.23% 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 18, 2020

Serial Number 1400374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2019

Serial Number 1400263 was reported as accurate.

tresenraya 4 · May 27, 2019

Serial Number 1400374 was reported as accurate.

barberr1 67 · April 30, 2019

Serial Number 1400376 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 1400431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2018

Serial Number 1400496 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 1400496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 19, 2018

Serial Number 1400496 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 1400496 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 1400496 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2017

Serial Number 1400496 was reported as accurate.

Pocketwatchlover 71 · May 8, 2017

Serial Number 1400497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2015

Serial Number 1400497 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · November 18, 2015

Serial Number 1400430 was reported as accurate.

barrypiggott 88 · October 15, 2014

Serial Number 1400497 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2013

Serial Number 1400274 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 1 to 6
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch