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:

Wm. G. - Earle Phila.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1510284
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 66 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: Gothic Blackletter
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: 4142.G97.18S2789.186M419.O1418.L3278.21J144
Database Version: v52.245
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: 12 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.92% Analyzing 745 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 · August 3, 2022

Serial Number 1510138 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2022

Serial Number 1510489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 3, 2020

Serial Number 1510468 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 13, 2020

Serial Number 1510431 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2019

Serial Number 1510149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2018

Serial Number 1510489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 1510489 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2018

Serial Number 1510489 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 15, 2018

Serial Number 1510018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2017

Serial Number 1510481 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 21, 2016

Serial Number 1510390 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 22, 2016

Serial Number 1510458 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 26, 2016

Serial Number 1510022 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 1510022 was reported as accurate.

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

Beau118 1 · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 1510463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch contains 24 ruby jewels. I could send a
picture to verify this
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 1510302 was reported as accurate.

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

georged 160 · September 1, 2015

Serial Number 1510038 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 1510328 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 1510299 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 11, 2013

Serial Number 1510299 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · February 5, 2013

Serial Number 1510032 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch