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:

Montgomery Watch & Co.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1425138 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: 28 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: 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: Montgomery Watch & Co.
Special
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3759.G79.18S2618.185M218.H1986.L2895.21J114 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
13 (3.25%) 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 · November 24, 2022

Serial Number 1424947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2022

Serial Number 1424947 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 1424984 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2020

Serial Number 1425246 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Is an open face watch
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Several observations from this run (including two watches with images contributed by users) support that this run is comprised of hunting configuration movements. If your watch conflicts with this documentation, please upload images for further evaluation and documenation.

Anonymous · October 28, 2020

Serial Number 1425246 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 24, 2019

Serial Number 1425199 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 1425221 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2019

Serial Number 1425086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 17, 2019

Serial Number 1425087 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2018

Serial Number 1425199 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 30, 2017

Serial Number 1425020 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 1425096 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement and dial signed

C.A. Cole Winterset, Iowa
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 1425020 was reported as accurate.

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