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: 2809932 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: RY.G Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1915 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 39 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
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Ray 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8956.G337.16S2623.169M167.O4233.L6153.23J165 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.445 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
6 (3.00%) 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.


WLBelkriver33 804 · April 6, 2019

Serial Number 2810046 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · October 10, 2018

Serial Number 2809994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2017

Serial Number 2810066 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2017

Serial Number 2810089 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 2810045 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 23j Bunn Special, Lever Set, Adjusted 6 Positions
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 303 to Bunn Special
Jewels changed from 15j to 23j
Factory Model changed from 7 to 9
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch