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: 3491918 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: RY.B.TempAnd Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1919 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 980 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 86 of 194 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,740 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 103,290 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A6PTI-RY.B.TEMPAND) 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: 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: 10607.G417.16S3252.169M390.O5502.L6543.21J976 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)
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Database Version: v52.516 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
14 (1.43%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.49% Analyzing 2,297 Sales 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.


Anonymous · August 7, 2022

Serial Number 3491684 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · September 19, 2020

Serial Number 3491096 was reported as accurate.

021666 41 · April 28, 2019

Serial Number 3491626 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2019

Serial Number 3491176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2018

Serial Number 3491176 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 17, 2018

Serial Number 3491085 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2018

Serial Number 3491848 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 9, 2018

Serial Number 3491874 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2016

Serial Number 3491674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 3491257 was reported as accurate.

rickr965 1 · August 21, 2013

Serial Number 3491451 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 12, 2013

Serial Number 3491463 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 2, 2012

Serial Number 3491295 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2012

Serial Number 3491358 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 3, 2012

Serial Number 3491116 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch