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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: 2576698 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: FS.B.StandardBalanceCap Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 400 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 194 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,740 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 600 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A6PTI-FS.B.STANDARDBALANCECAP) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Fishscale Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: 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: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co. Springfield
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temperature
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8149.G293.16S2285.169M42.O3704.L5890.21J566 Question Mark
Research References: American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt)
The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
511.05 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,724.90 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.986% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
8 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.79% Analyzing 2,300 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: First segmented run featuring the "Fishscale" pattern. Standard upper balance cap with screw-down setting.

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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 · June 17, 2021

Serial Number 2576502 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2020

Serial Number 2576538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2020

Serial Number 2576538 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 28, 2018

Serial Number 2576624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2018

Serial Number 2576624 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2017

Serial Number 2576574 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2012

Serial Number 2576629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 28, 2012

Serial Number 2576629 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 27, 2012

Serial Number 2576629 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch