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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: 4049961
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1922
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 114 of 181
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,440
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: Going
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 11378.G460.16S3635.169M561.O6144.L6784.21J1179
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
507.32
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,721.85
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.981%
Registry Population: 17 (1.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 1.06% Analyzing 2,244 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.


shovelhead 66 · March 25, 2022

Serial Number 4049478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 25, 2022

Serial Number 4049478 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2021

Serial Number 4049765 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 3, 2020

Serial Number 4049595 was reported as accurate.

pwdmbj Supporter 552 · April 23, 2019

Serial Number 4049961 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 22, 2018

Serial Number 4049162 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2017

Serial Number 4049694 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3970 · November 11, 2016

Serial Number 4049632 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2015

Serial Number 4049721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 4049713 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2015

Serial Number 4049241 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 22, 2013

Serial Number 4049871 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2013

Serial Number 4049730 was reported as accurate.

djinco 2 · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 4049146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · July 1, 2013

Serial Number 4049146 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 4049914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I forgot, it is also LEVER Set at the 6 minute
position on the dial on this Bunn Special.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 4049914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The 21 Jewel, 6 Adjustment Bunn Special is RAIL
ROAD GRADE ALL THE WAY!!!!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch