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

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1443650
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1898
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 53 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: Gothic Blackletter
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 3846.G81.18S2650.186M336.O1273.L2982.21J120
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.68
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): -4.83% Analyzing 744 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.


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