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:

Montgomery Ward & Co. Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1450838 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 300 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 24j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted 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
Train: Fine 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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3875.G84.18S2673.186M347.O1285.L3011.24J32 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.446 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
13 (4.33%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.25% Analyzing 198 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 · May 7, 2022

Serial Number 1450690 was reported as accurate.

steve288 264 · November 15, 2020

Serial Number 1450887 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2018

Serial Number 1450676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 1450676 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2016

Serial Number 1450814 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 13, 2015

Serial Number 1450670 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 1450716 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6

Anonymous · February 20, 2013

Serial Number 1450896 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked adjusted
Movement signed
Montgomery Ward & Co. Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 1450670 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6

Anonymous · September 16, 2012

Serial Number 1450716 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 8 to 6
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch