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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Some Are All-Over Gold Damaskeened

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1878184
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 600
Grade/Model Run: 149 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: Old English
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
Temperature, 6 Positions
Isochronism
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 5588.G191.18S3527.186M871.O2173.L4572.21J252
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: 18 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.18% Analyzing 742 Sales
Research Note: #1878266 Verified as All-Over Gold Damaskeened

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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.


georged 160 · August 30, 2020

Serial Number 1878023 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 1878080 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 1878091 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 19, 2019

Serial Number 1878150 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 1877973 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · October 7, 2017

Serial Number 1878266 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Not the “Bright Spotted” pattern as listed
above, but the “All Over Gold Inlaid Circular”
pattern. Otherwise, this Watch is exactly as
spec’d out above.
Curator Response: Verified as All-Over Gold Damaskeened with Gilt Inlay/Hardware. [eBay #122735017305]

dfchong 837 · October 4, 2017

Serial Number 1878366 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2016

Serial Number 1878140 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2016

Serial Number 1878347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 20, 2015

Serial Number 1878027 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · April 28, 2015

Serial Number 1878347 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 24, 2013

Serial Number 1878049 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch