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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1450009
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 54 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.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 3874.G83.18S2671.186M346.O1283.L3010.21J124
Database Version: v52.219
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: 16 (2.67%)
$ 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.


Anonymous · March 20, 2023

Serial Number 1450458 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2021

Serial Number 1450253 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 11, 2020

Serial Number 1450421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 10, 2020

Serial Number 1450453 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 1450074 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2018

Serial Number 1450342 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 14, 2015

Serial Number 1450075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 11, 2015

Serial Number 1450075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2015

Serial Number 1450085 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · March 1, 2015

Serial Number 1450547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 1450471 was reported as accurate.

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