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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 216
Grade: Bunn
Model: 1
Class: 1
Estimated Production Date: March 1872 - July 1872
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,100
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Adaptable
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Key
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: O-36.5, H-51.5
Movement Markings: Bunn
Springfield, Ill.
Currier's Patent
Case: Various
Run ID: 3.G1.18S3.181M3.A3.K3.15J2
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
11.08
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.019%
Registry Population: 6 (6.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.15% Analyzing 855 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.


jacobwalls07 143 · May 14, 2017

Serial Number 222 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2014

Serial Number 300 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch