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:

B&O Rail Road Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1428913
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 52 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,618
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style: Old English
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.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3776.G80.18S2628.186M323.O1242.L2912.21J116
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
229.40
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: 18 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.18% Analyzing 742 Sales

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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.


avpalermo Supporter 568 · October 15, 2023

Serial Number 1429171 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2021

Serial Number 1429146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2020

Serial Number 1428604 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2020

Serial Number 1429146 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 23, 2019

Serial Number 1428815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2018

Serial Number 1428879 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 3, 2017

Serial Number 1428612 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2017

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2016

Serial Number 1428782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2015

Serial Number 1428972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2015

Serial Number 1428868 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 9, 2014

Serial Number 1428864 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 9, 2014

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 7, 2014

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · August 18, 2014

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

geoeiland 5 · August 11, 2014

Serial Number 1428913 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 25, 2014

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 24, 2014

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · July 17, 2014

Serial Number 1428975 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · April 14, 2014

Serial Number 1429075 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 28, 2013

Serial Number 1428909 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 1428909 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · December 26, 2013

Serial Number 1428909 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 1429081 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · May 5, 2013

Serial Number 1428836 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 16, 2013

Serial Number 1428876 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 10, 2013

Serial Number 1428999 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No B&O RR on movement. This is also a full plate
watch. Not even close to pictures.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 1428632 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The is no notation B&O Rail Road Special on the
movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch