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:

Paillard Watch Co.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1664035
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1903
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 100 of 257
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,618
Size: 18s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
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: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 4880.G138.18S3275.186M697.O1791.L4016.21J196
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
229.40
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
778.54
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.348%
Registry Population: 22 (2.20%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.18% Analyzing 742 Sales

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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.


avpalermo Supporter 568 · June 18, 2021

Serial Number 1664052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 23, 2019

Serial Number 1664704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2019

Serial Number 1664662 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 28, 2019

Serial Number 1664759 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2019

Serial Number 1664662 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 9, 2018

Serial Number 1664035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2018

Serial Number 1664035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 23, 2018

Serial Number 1664193 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 20, 2018

Serial Number 1664193 was reported as accurate.

Joerealtor 74 · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 1664035 was reported as accurate.

TGRhea 1 · November 19, 2017

Serial Number 1664881 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 3, 2017

Serial Number 1664035 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2017

Serial Number 1664842 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I just purchased this watch on ebay...it does not
have a 2-tone movement finish. All else in your
database appears accurate. Illinois watch, serial
#1664842.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. It is common for the "Gold Inlaid Circle" pattern to become faded over time. Does your Bunn Special feature a different pattern? Uploading an image of the movement to your collection would be beneficial. Thanks!

Anonymous · February 13, 2017

Serial Number 1664903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2017

Serial Number 1664903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2016

Serial Number 1664848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2015

Serial Number 1664897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2015

Serial Number 1664157 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2014

Serial Number 1664960 was reported as accurate.

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

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · March 20, 2014

Serial Number 1664270 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · September 8, 2013

Serial Number 1664585 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 13, 2012

Serial Number 1664642 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 22, 2012

Serial Number 1664502 was reported as accurate.

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