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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1630598
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1902
Run Quantity: 400
Grade/Model Run: 38 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Two-Tone
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Fine
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
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 Special
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 4609.G132.18S3055.185M346.H2373.L3745.21J189
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166%
Registry Population: 16 (4.00%)

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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 · January 22, 2023

Serial Number 1630442 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2023

Serial Number 1630751 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2022

Serial Number 1630751 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Finish pattern is not two tone nor is there a gold
inlaid circle, just the standard starburst pattern
in a bright nickel finish. Thanks!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 31, 2019

Serial Number 1630797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 17, 2016

Serial Number 1630771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 2, 2016

Serial Number 1630504 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2015

Serial Number 1630598 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 1630606 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · April 14, 2014

Serial Number 1630797 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · August 26, 2013

Serial Number 1630612 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full

Anonymous · February 7, 2013

Serial Number 1630777 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 16 to 18
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Plate changed from 3/4 to Full
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch