Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3948529
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1921
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 19 of 25
Grade/Model Total Production: 12,870
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Signing Style: Block Letter
Movement Inlay Color: Bronze
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 48-Hr. Motor
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Motor Barrel
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. and
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 11276.G448.16S3584.1611M42.O6059.L6761.23J229
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
38.75
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
130.69
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.226%
Registry Population: 19 (1.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.65% Analyzing 301 Sales

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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.


cjbrem Supporter 519 · December 17, 2022

Serial Number 3948280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2022

Serial Number 3948975 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · November 22, 2021

Serial Number 3948621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2021

Serial Number 3948778 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2021

Serial Number 3948172 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2021

Serial Number 3948050 was reported as accurate.

Magman 5 · June 20, 2020

Serial Number 3948701 was reported as accurate.

Huggs3 Supporter 143 · June 6, 2020

Serial Number 3948621 was reported as accurate.

wedeman74 10 · May 27, 2020

Serial Number 3948621 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 21, 2020

Serial Number 3948118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 5, 2019

Serial Number 3948994 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 11, 2018

Serial Number 3948487 was reported as accurate.

dozer1 1 · April 9, 2018

Serial Number 3948183 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 6, 2017

Serial Number 3948395 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2016

Serial Number 3948771 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2016

Serial Number 3948302 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 3948302 was reported as accurate.

EdPeik 1 · January 6, 2015

Serial Number 3948050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2014

Serial Number 3948439 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 17, 2014

Serial Number 3948801 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 1, 2014

Serial Number 3948086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 6, 2014

Serial Number 3948692 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2014

Serial Number 3948086 was reported as accurate.

gcassidy 19 · February 11, 2014

Serial Number 3948220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #3948220 only has 4-screw's in barrel plate (1
screw is barrel click) plus 2- case screw's & wind
gear screw w/ barrel screw's. After checking all
book's this would indicate a Model # 14 unmarked
163 Bunn Special, also barrel arbor is jewel
capped w/ Ruby. Model # 11 has a extra screw. can
you explain, Thanks

Anonymous · February 4, 2014

Serial Number 3948386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 31, 2014

Serial Number 3948234 was reported as accurate.

gcassidy 19 · December 21, 2013

Serial Number 3948220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: correction, model# 11 came in both pendant & lever
set. pendent set has one screw added to motor
barrel plate as in your template on this page.
both are mod # 11 ( confusing ) change template to
lever type.

gcassidy 19 · December 4, 2013

Serial Number 3948220 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: model # 11 is listed as a pendant set in complete
guide #33, also my watch plate has one less screw
on main bridge next to balance cock, this would
indicate a model # 14 or 15 like your 1st
template.

gcassidy 19 · November 13, 2013

Serial Number 3948220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 25, 2013

Serial Number 3948220 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2013

Serial Number 3948771 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch