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:

Some Marked "B&O Rail Road Special"

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1403929 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 25 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: Old English 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: 3642.G68.18S2569.185M197.H1924.L2778.21J100 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.450 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
7 (1.75%) 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.


snellingt Supporter 32 · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 1403789 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2018

Serial Number 1403855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2018

Serial Number 1403702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 1403843 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 1403750 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 1403818 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2015

Serial Number 1403988 was reported as accurate.

ticker32 Supporter 90 · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 1404091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2015

Serial Number 1403873 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 1403988 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch