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 Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1528066 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 25 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,330 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Wavy Ribbon Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Micrometer Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn
Springfield, Ill.
17 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4208.G82.18S2816.185M292.H2218.L3344.17J771 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.03 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
43.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.076% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (1.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.37% Analyzing 128 Sales Question Mark

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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 102 · 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 377 · December 4, 2022

Serial Number 1527706 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 408 · 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