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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

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1504086
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 65 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
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.
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Safety Pinion
Case: Various
Run ID: 4118.G94.18S2778.186M414.O1404.L3254.24J35
Database Version: v52.246
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: 7 (3.50%)
$ 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.


Blicquer Supporter 75 · December 4, 2023

Serial Number 1504086 was reported as accurate.

WatchThatMan 38 · May 24, 2023

Serial Number 1504088 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2016

Serial Number 1504176 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special

philsan1a 221 · January 30, 2015

Serial Number 1504072 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special

Anonymous · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 1504039 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 24J.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 27j to 24j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

pedro765 41 · May 29, 2014

Serial Number 1504170 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 27j to 24j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

ascards 14 · May 22, 2014

Serial Number 1504170 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 27j to 24j
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Nickel

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 1504174 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Bunn Special Grade
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Bunn to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 27j to 24j
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch