Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Mixed Run: 17j Bunn and 11j Unnamed

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1527822
Grade: Bunn
Model: 5
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1900
Run Quantity: 700
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,330
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Wavy Ribbon
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Micrometer
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Bunn
Springfield, Ill.
17 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 4208.G81.18S2815.185M292.H2219.L3344.17J771
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.96
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.90
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.076%
Registry Population: 10 (1.43%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.44% Analyzing 128 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.


Dave895 Supporter 90 · July 4, 2023

Serial Number 1527708 was reported as accurate.

gma3005 Supporter 23 · February 5, 2023

Serial Number 1527702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 27, 2023

Serial Number 1527702 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 365 · December 4, 2022

Serial Number 1527706 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 398 · July 31, 2022

Serial Number 1527932 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2021

Serial Number 1527738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2021

Serial Number 1527879 was reported as accurate.

bubba70 543 · January 27, 2021

Serial Number 1528372 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 12, 2019

Serial Number 1527755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 1528119 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is not a Bunn. Number of jewels not
marked.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · October 7, 2018

Serial Number 1527745 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 1527781 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 13, 2017

Serial Number 1527781 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · September 11, 2017

Serial Number 1527781 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Two-Tone Ribbon Finish, Marked Bunn, 17 Ruby
Jewels, Adjusted
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Kevin H 84 · March 21, 2017

Serial Number 1527949 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: marked 17 j bunn
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · September 16, 2014

Serial Number 1527822 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The blue "Meggars & Ehrhardt " Illinois book is
only showing one grade & jewel count from a run of
serial #'s 1,527,701 - 1,528400. it's clear now
that there are both 17 j Bunns & 11 j non- Bunn
grade watches all coming from what they list as
only one run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 11j to 17j
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 8, 2014

Serial Number 1528066 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Although the "book" by Meggars and Earhart says it
should be a Bunn, this paricular watch is NOT a
Bunn. The only markings are the serial number and
Illinois Watch Co, Springfild on the barrel
bridge.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · February 8, 2014

Serial Number 1528238 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Right movement but this one only has 11 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Two-Tone

pmkid24 6 · February 5, 2014

Serial Number 1527822 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · May 29, 2013

Serial Number 1528119 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · January 4, 2013

Serial Number 1527822 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch