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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1411953
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 47 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: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
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: 3692.G73.18S2581.186M300.O1206.L2828.24J28
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.68
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: 8 (2.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.87% Analyzing 194 Sales
Research Note: #1411953: Reported as "Gold-Flashed." However, poor color adjustment on photos is unable to support this without ambiguity.

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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.


slitvinoff 18 · October 3, 2020

Serial Number 1411953 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: This is a All Over Gold (Gold Flash)
movement.
Rare variant. only 10 known in existence.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · September 29, 2020

Serial Number 1411953 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2019

Serial Number 1412068 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 5, 2018

Serial Number 1411986 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · July 18, 2017

Serial Number 1412092 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2013

Serial Number 1411907 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2013

Serial Number 1412023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2012

Serial Number 1412053 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2012

Serial Number 1412101 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch