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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1428999 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1898 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 52 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 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: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle 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: Reed 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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3776.G80.18S2629.186M324.O1243.L2913.21J115 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.612 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
776.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.344% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
18 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.60% Analyzing 765 Sales 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 · February 5, 2025

Serial Number 1428927 was reported as accurate.

avpalermo Supporter 650 · 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