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

Private Label(s) in Run:

John C. Pierik & Co. - Springfield, Ill.

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Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 1884382
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 6
Estimated Production Year: 1908
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Run: 150 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 [or 5] Positions
Isochronism
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 5611.G192.18S3534.186M874.O2184.L4584.21J254
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.68
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 (2.25%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -4.83% Analyzing 744 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.


Anonymous · August 17, 2022

Serial Number 1884504 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is the all over gold damaskeened.
Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Blicquer Supporter 75 · August 1, 2022

Serial Number 1884313 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is PL marked for "John C. Pierik &
Co." Springfield IL, does not have Bunn
damakeening, and jewel settings are composition.
Also marked 5 position adjustments. I have
confirmed spelling of Pierik, not Dierik through
other sources.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The database has been updated accordingly.

cmdraven 3990 · August 7, 2021

Serial Number 1884576 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2021

Serial Number 1884638 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2020

Serial Number 1884629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2018

Serial Number 1884950 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 6, 2018

Serial Number 1884649 was reported as accurate.

eleitz 3 · August 23, 2018

Serial Number 1884382 was reported as accurate.

MerlinMedic 4 · April 14, 2018

Serial Number 1884563 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 29, 2018

Serial Number 1884563 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · August 18, 2017

Serial Number 1884649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2017

Serial Number 1884899 was reported as accurate.

oilseed Supporter 470 · January 5, 2017

Serial Number 1884899 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2015

Serial Number 1884506 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS ONE IS ALL OVER GOLD WITH A CIRCLELAR PATTERN

Anonymous · August 26, 2014

Serial Number 1884420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 25, 2014

Serial Number 1884420 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 1884960 was reported as accurate.

captnemo101 Supporter 18 · December 7, 2013

Serial Number 1884784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 16, 2013

Serial Number 1884988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 13, 2013

Serial Number 1884988 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2013

Serial Number 1884588 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · August 11, 2013

Serial Number 1884370 was reported as accurate.

captnemo101 Supporter 18 · August 4, 2013

Serial Number 1884784 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2013

Serial Number 1884337 was reported as accurate.

DHanson54 5 · July 3, 2013

Serial Number 1884588 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: images do not match - these images are of a later
type

Anonymous · December 23, 2012

Serial Number 1884727 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch