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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: 1630598 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 38 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: Fine 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: 4609.G132.18S3056.185M346.H2372.L3745.21J188 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.462 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
16 (4.00%) 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 · 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