Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: "Gold Inlaid Circle" and "Bright-Spotted" Movements

Private Label(s) in Run:

Wm. G. Earle - Philadelphia, Pa.
Paillard Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1632965 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1902 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 95 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 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: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone 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: 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.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4616.G133.18S3061.186M633.O1708.L3752.21J189 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 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
8 (4.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.46% Analyzing 760 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: "Gold Inlaid Circle" and "Bright-Spotted" Movements

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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.


Durant1 42 · October 29, 2022

Serial Number 1632851 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private Labelled"Wm. G. Earle, Philadelphia, Pa.".
Bright Spotted (4th Pattern"
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

Anonymous · April 29, 2016

Serial Number 1632965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2016

Serial Number 1632965 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2015

Serial Number 1632808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 1632980 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 17, 2013

Serial Number 1632871 was reported as accurate.

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