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
Royal Blue Special
Chesapeake & Ohio Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1443650 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: 53 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: 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: 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3846.G81.18S2651.186M336.O1274.L2982.21J119 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.526 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): -0.62% Analyzing 762 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 · January 1, 2022

Serial Number 1443598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2020

Serial Number 1443610 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 4, 2020

Serial Number 1443427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2020

Serial Number 1443427 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2019

Serial Number 1443327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 28, 2018

Serial Number 1443400 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 10, 2016

Serial Number 1443552 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 7, 2015

Serial Number 1443493 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 1443371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 1443659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2013

Serial Number 1443471 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: movement marked:

Royal Blue Special

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

Anonymous · September 13, 2012

Serial Number 1443641 was reported as accurate.

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