Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Some Are All-Over Gold Damaskeened, Marked "Extra"

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1730248
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 113 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: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter
Movement Inlay Color: Black
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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: 5068.G152.18S3344.186M750.O1891.L4203.21J209
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: 21 (2.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.18% Analyzing 742 Sales
Research Note: Some reports indicate "Burlington Bulldog" watches within this run. However, while the Illinois Watch Company manufactured many watches for the Burlington Watch Company, the "Burlington Bulldog" was produced by the Swiss company, Henry Moser & Co. These are not products of the Illinois Watch Company.

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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.


wepouaout 23 · March 18, 2022

Serial Number 1730033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2022

Serial Number 1729678 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2021

Serial Number 1730113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 27, 2021

Serial Number 1730056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2020

Serial Number 1730056 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2020

Serial Number 1730447 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2020

Serial Number 1730595 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This watch is a Burlington Bull Dog 21 jewel side
winder and looks nothing like any Bunn Special
I’ve ever seen. Inscribed on the movement is
Burlington Watch Co. adjusted temp & 6 positions,
HYMOSER&CO Made in Switzerland R.R. Model 21
Jewels. There are 4 plates in total and it looks
as if it were made yesterday, immaculate case,
dial and crystal. I’ve been collecting for a few
years and have never seen another one like it.
Maybe there are more but anyone would be hard
pressed to find one in this condition!
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The Burlington Watch Company sold Swiss watches in Canada, manufactured by Henry Moser & Company. These are not a product of the Illinois Watch Company.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1730595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1730393 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 Jewel RR Model HY Moser & Co.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 1730393 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · April 5, 2020

Serial Number 1730595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 11, 2020

Serial Number 1729689 was reported as accurate.

Snapper Supporter 130 · February 11, 2020

Serial Number 1730549 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2020

Serial Number 1730474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2019

Serial Number 1730528 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2019

Serial Number 1730103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 16, 2019

Serial Number 1730308 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · December 2, 2018

Serial Number 1730357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2018

Serial Number 1730357 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 1729747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2018

Serial Number 1729747 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2018

Serial Number 1730474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 4, 2018

Serial Number 1730435 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 1730304 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial number says it's a Bunn special but it's a
model RR Burlington bulldog
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This would be considered a private label and has been noted in the information above.

dfchong 837 · December 10, 2017

Serial Number 1730113 was reported as accurate.

Pitty69 1 · December 9, 2017

Serial Number 1730304 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 21, 2017

Serial Number 1730113 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · September 15, 2017

Serial Number 1730113 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 7, 2017

Serial Number 1730474 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 8, 2016

Serial Number 1730054 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: BURLINGTON WATCH CO. 21 JEWELL ADJ. 6 POS. &
TEMP. RR MODEL SER .# 1730054

Anonymous · June 2, 2016

Serial Number 1730480 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · May 30, 2016

Serial Number 1730308 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2016

Serial Number 1730308 was reported as accurate.

bman8030 54 · November 2, 2015

Serial Number 1729717 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2013

Serial Number 1730500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 20, 2013

Serial Number 1729856 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: size and jewels match but movement is different.
mainspring doesnt show, full bridge plate

Anonymous · February 18, 2013

Serial Number 1729856 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 25, 2013

Serial Number 1730048 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The photos are incorrect

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 1730440 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: photo is incorrect
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch