Pocket Watch Database


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: 2593649 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: RY.G Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1913 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 12 of 194 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,740 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,110 (16S-M9-23J-ONL-A6PTI-RY.G) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Ray Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Mixed Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Center Wheel Material: Gold 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
Jeweled Barrel
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Temperature
Six Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8223.G303.16S2327.169M62.O3751.L5929.23J142 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: v52.470 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
5 (2.50%) 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.


db2469 12 · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 2593634 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a first run RAYED movement, not
bright-spotted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 2593738 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 4, 2017

Serial Number 2593649 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 2593764 was reported as accurate.

Timedoc 1 · December 31, 2015

Serial Number 2593660 was reported as accurate.

deltaperk 12 · August 12, 2013

Serial Number 2593602 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch