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.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1425221
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 28 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Montgomery Watch & Co.
Special
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3759.G79.18S2617.185M218.H1987.L2895.21J115
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166%
Registry Population: 13 (3.25%)

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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