Pocket Watch Database


From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1404281 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 26 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: 3643.G69.18S2570.185M198.H1925.L2779.24J27 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 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
5 (2.50%) Question Mark

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?

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.


dfchong 837 · April 8, 2018

Serial Number 1404253 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · March 22, 2018

Serial Number 1404253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 1404253 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · March 19, 2018

Serial Number 1404253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2018

Serial Number 1404116 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 24 jewel Bunn Special hunter movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 17j to 24j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 1404255 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
Jewels changed from 17j to 24j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 1404274 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · April 6, 2016

Serial Number 1404253 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · December 16, 2014

Serial Number 1404132 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch