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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Finishing Patterns: Stripe, Gold Inlaid Circle, and Bright-Spotted

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1497320 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1899 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 62 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j 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: Mixed 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
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast 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.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4090.G91.18S2763.186M404.O1391.L3226.21J139 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.470 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
11 (1.83%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 760 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Finishing Patterns: Stripe, Gold Inlaid Circle, and Bright-Spotted

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 923 · November 23, 2024

Serial Number 1497392 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is another one with the two-tone circular
pattern. All else is correct.
Curator Response: Thanks for logging it, Chris!

Anonymous · May 16, 2024

Serial Number 1497198 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 387 · March 15, 2024

Serial Number 1497029 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is the two-toned variety with the
gold inner circle.

Anonymous · March 1, 2024

Serial Number 1497509 was reported as accurate.

Dave895 Supporter 101 · October 25, 2023

Serial Number 1497320 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21J Bunn but has two tone circular pattern
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · October 4, 2021

Serial Number 1497340 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j Bunn yes, but has the two-tone circular
pattern, not narrow stripes.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · March 24, 2020

Serial Number 1497326 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

shovelhead 66 · February 29, 2020

Serial Number 1497307 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2019

Serial Number 1497177 was reported as accurate.

bobpat81 23 · April 1, 2019

Serial Number 1497177 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 13, 2018

Serial Number 1497259 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2018

Serial Number 1497560 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 2, 2018

Serial Number 1497391 was reported as accurate.

Cpainter 1 · February 25, 2018

Serial Number 1497201 was reported as accurate.

Dondon 13 · December 31, 2014

Serial Number 1497520 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 19, 2014

Serial Number 1497116 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 1497463 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch