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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1400428 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 42 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 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: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Train: Fine Question Mark
Regulator: Reed 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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 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: 3621.G66.18S2553.186M282.O1175.L2757.24J24 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.457 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
776.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.344% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
17 (4.25%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.25% Analyzing 198 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.


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