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

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1878347 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1908 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 149 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: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted 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
Double Roller: Yes 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
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Temperature, 6 Positions
Isochronism
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 5588.G191.18S3528.186M871.O2174.L4572.21J251 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.517 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
19 (3.17%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.62% Analyzing 761 Sales Question Mark
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.


Dystopiologist 15 · July 16, 2024

Serial Number 1877851 was reported as accurate.

georged Supporter 162 · 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