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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1450864
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 300
Grade/Model Run: 55 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,618
Size: 18s
Jewels: 24j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Train: Fine
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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 3875.G84.18S2672.186M347.O1284.L3011.24J32
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: 11 (3.67%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.87% Analyzing 194 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 · 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