Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1529429 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 33 of 58 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540 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: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle 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: Micrometer 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: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4211.G107.18S2819.185M295.H2221.L3347.21J157 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.465 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -13.64% Analyzing 5,854 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.


Anonymous · April 22, 2021

Serial Number 1529486 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2021

Serial Number 1529188 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2019

Serial Number 1529353 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 4, 2017

Serial Number 1529377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 20, 2016

Serial Number 1529439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2015

Serial Number 1529391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 21, 2015

Serial Number 1529391 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 1529474 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Two-tone movement; marked "adjusted", but not
specifying # of positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch