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: 1424835 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 27 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: 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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3758.G78.18S2617.185M217.H1985.L2894.24J31 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 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
12 (4.00%) 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 · December 11, 2022

Serial Number 1424844 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2021

Serial Number 1424801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2020

Serial Number 1424681 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 4, 2019

Serial Number 1424835 was reported as accurate.

rjbeck 150 · February 19, 2019

Serial Number 1424807 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 1424807 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2013

Serial Number 1424621 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: GRADE -- BUNN SPECIAL
MOVEMENT FINISH -- NICKEL
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