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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 2288615
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 100
Grade/Model Run: 50 of 58
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540
Size: 18s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted
Movement Signing Style: Old English
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
Train: Fast
Regulator: Micrometer
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
23 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Temperature, 6 Positions
Isochronism
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 7116.G236.18S3887.185M668.H3566.L5510.23J74
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166%
Registry Population: 10 (10.00%)

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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.


Carrato 86 · August 30, 2021

Serial Number 2288615 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 86 · August 30, 2021

Serial Number 2288615 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 18, 2019

Serial Number 2288663 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Only 510 of these in hunter design were made
total. Of them, this variant is less than 100,
per Jones & Horan. Cheers. duffy l.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. The estimated production in the lookup table reflects all Model 5 Bunn Special movements. Estimated production for the 23-Jewel Model 5 Bunn Special is 410-610, with a mixed run of 21j/23j occurring at 2,455,701 - 2,455,900. Certainly a rare movement.

dfchong 837 · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 2288663 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 2288663 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · May 25, 2019

Serial Number 2288663 was reported as accurate.

satterfield 1 · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 2288659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2017

Serial Number 2288659 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2016

Serial Number 2288661 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2014

Serial Number 2288627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 2288627 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2014

Serial Number 2288662 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch