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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
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Access Date: December 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run (See Research Notes)

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1634248 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: 97 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: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Narrow Stripes 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.
Adjusted
21 Ruby Jewels
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 4621.G135.18S3063.186M635.O1711.L3757.21J191 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.518 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		10 (5.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.62% Analyzing 761 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: Narrow Parallel and Two-Tone. #1634397 and #1634400: Verified to feature narrow vertical parallel bar damaskeening. #1634201 and #1634248: Reported to feature two-tone damaskeening (likely gold-inlaid-circle). #1634222: Reported as two-tone with gold inlaid circle.
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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 · May 26, 2022

Serial Number 1634222 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Two tone finish, gold gilt inlaid circle
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 1634248 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is a two-tone movement.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Anonymous · July 29, 2018

Serial Number 1634201 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial #1634201 finish pattern is two tone

Anonymous · July 23, 2018

Serial Number 1634201 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2018

Serial Number 1634201 was reported as accurate.

Kenshar 1 · November 7, 2016

Serial Number 1634348 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 21, 2016

Serial Number 1634347 was reported as accurate.

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · September 18, 2014

Serial Number 1634397 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch