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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 2288691 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1911 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 50 of 58 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 9,540 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Bright Spotted Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Old English Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt 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: Micrometer 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: No Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
23 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted
Temperature, 6 Positions
Isochronism
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 7116.G236.18S3888.185M668.H3565.L5510.23J74 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
28.42 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
95.83 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.166% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
10 (10.00%) Question Mark

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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 96 · August 30, 2021

Serial Number 2288615 was reported as accurate.

Carrato 96 · 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