Pocket Watch Database

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: 1483057
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1899
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 59 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: Old English
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: 4038.G88.18S2727.186M382.O1362.L3174.21J135
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 · July 28, 2022

Serial Number 1483048 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2021

Serial Number 1483103 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement has the sixth pattern -- narrow
striped damascene. All other info is correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · August 11, 2019

Serial Number 1483320 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2019

Serial Number 1483320 was reported as accurate.

eplebuch Supporter 12 · March 8, 2018

Serial Number 1483057 was reported as accurate.

eplebuch Supporter 12 · March 8, 2018

Serial Number 1483057 was reported as accurate.

robanoble 36 · December 29, 2017

Serial Number 1483132 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 1483313 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 1483154 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 17, 2014

Serial Number 1483311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2014

Serial Number 1483311 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 19, 2013

Serial Number 1483561 was reported as accurate.

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

eplebuch Supporter 12 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 1483057 was reported as accurate.

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

darkstar 247 · October 3, 2013

Serial Number 1483197 was reported as accurate.

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

PGill34 60 · August 10, 2013

Serial Number 1483058 was reported as accurate.

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

jackallen 70 · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 1483369 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 22, 2013

Serial Number 1483057 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: All above info is correct. This is a two-tone
movement.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch