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:

H.A. Dillon - Gloversville, N.Y.
Pennsylvania Special
Benedict Bros. - New York

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1534980 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1900 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 77 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 24j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bullseye Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter 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: Reed 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: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
[ or Pennsylvania Special]
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4225.G110.18S2827.186M450.O1465.L3361.24J38 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
776.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.344% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
30 (5.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 9.25% Analyzing 198 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.


MikeNAZ Supporter 1 · January 30, 2021

Serial Number 1534980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2021

Serial Number 1534420 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 1534620 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2020

Serial Number 1534794 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is not engraved Bunn Special Springfield
ILL .
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

GregoryK 1 · January 20, 2020

Serial Number 1534954 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 6, 2019

Serial Number 1534972 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2019

Serial Number 1534980 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2018

Serial Number 1534460 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not a two tone finish
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

martinhamnett 8 · March 25, 2018

Serial Number 1534502 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 1534972 was reported as accurate.

watchman4831 193 · August 26, 2017

Serial Number 1534732 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

watchman4831 193 · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 1534732 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 1534903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 15, 2016

Serial Number 1534734 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · June 12, 2016

Serial Number 1534734 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 7, 2016

Serial Number 1534921 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 1534921 was reported as accurate.

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

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 14, 2015

Serial Number 1534806 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 5, 2014

Serial Number 1534806 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 21, 2013

Serial Number 1534612 was reported as accurate.

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

TridentineCatholic 25 · September 13, 2013

Serial Number 1534612 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 1534463 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 1534463 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: It is not marked Pennsylvania Special
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · January 15, 2013

Serial Number 1534545 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Twenty Four Ruby Jewels & Bunn Special

Anonymous · January 6, 2013

Serial Number 1534545 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Bunn Special

Anonymous · December 31, 2012

Serial Number 1534892 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 1534873 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 1534849 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Pictured is an 16s
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · August 19, 2012

Serial Number 1534767 was reported as accurate.

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