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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Bunn Special and Pennsylvania Special Examples Reported with Different Finish Patterns. (Please Submit Information)

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1730679 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1904 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 114 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 24j 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
Finish Pattern: Concentric Circles Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter 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: Pennsylvania Special
24 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5069.G153.18S3346.186M751.O1893.L4204.24J51 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 (2.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 3.85% Analyzing 200 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 · March 21, 2021

Serial Number 1730651 was reported as accurate.

bwcrtime 190 · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 1730820 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 1730669 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2016

Serial Number 1730755 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked Bunn Special, Adjusted, 24 Ruby Jewels. No
Pennsylvania markings. Pattern is more like a
spider web.

Bidsworth 38 · October 19, 2016

Serial Number 1730755 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · October 18, 2016

Serial Number 1730755 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 1730683 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not marked Pennsylvania special

Ironhorse484 1 · September 2, 2014

Serial Number 1730939 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 · June 20, 2014

Serial Number 1730979 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · October 16, 2013

Serial Number 1730651 was reported as accurate.

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