Pocket Watch Database

Movement Specs Production Pop. Registry 1 Value Parts Ad Archive 1 Resources 2 For Sale Sell Your Watch Save to My Collection Print Page Find a Mainspring Find a Balance Staff
Sell Your Watch Save to My Collection Print Page Find a Mainspring Find a Balance Staff
Similar Watches For Sale
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Auction image
1922 ANTIQUE ILLINOIS "BUNN SPECIAL" 21j 10k GOLD FILLED 16s RR POCKET WATCH
$352.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Illinois 23j 16S 60 Hour Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch
$390.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Illinois "Bunn Special" 60 hour pocket watch, 16 size, 21 jewels, YGF SB&B case
$899.50
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Illinois Bunn Special, 16S, 21 Jewel, 60 Hour, Type III, 5126783, 1928 Lever set
$299.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
1922 16s Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel Model 9 G/F Pocket Watch W/ Fob RUNS!
$175.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
1928 Illinois Bunn Special 60 HR 21J RR Grade Pocket Watch 10KGF Case Working
$225.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Antique Illinois Bunn Special 21 jewel 60 Hour Rail Road pocket watch Lever Set
$799.99
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Vintage 1922, Illinois Bunn Special, 21 Jewel, Size 16, Railroad Grade !
$525.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Illinois Bunn Special 21 jewels 16s 60 Hour Rail Road pocket watch
$499.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Auction image
Illinois G.F. Bunn Special Pocket Watch, 1927
$795.00
Check Price Source: eBay.com
Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com:
https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/illinois/4109398
Access Date: November 24, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch
Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Pennsylvania Special

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4109398 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: PennSpec Question Mark
Model: 11 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1922 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 20 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 24 of 29 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,270 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 20 (16S-M11-23J-ONL-A6PTI-PENNSPEC) 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: Pennsylvania Special Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Double Roller: Yes Question Mark
Barrel: 48-Hr. Motor 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: 11464.G478.16S3675.1611M49.O6223.L6810.23J243 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: v52.462 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 39.95 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 134.76 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.233% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only		1 (5.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 8.14% Analyzing 304 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #4109381: Pennsylvania Special [Chamelin]. #4109398: Verified as "Pennsylvania Special" [eBay].
Value Guide
What is My Watch Worth?
Have a Question?
Ask the experts in The Pocket Watch Group

Production Metrics Tree: Grade Bunn Special

Target Profile: 16S-M11-23J-ONL-A6PTI-PENNSPEC

Illinois Grade Bunn Special (All Variations): 387,788 ETP
16S: 301,630 77.78%
16s, Grade Bunn Special		 Other: 86,158
Other Sizes or Unclassified
16S-M11: 13,270 3.42%
16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 11		 Other: 288,360
Other Models or Unclassified
16S-M11-23J: 13,270 3.42%
16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 11, 23 Jewels
16S-M11-23J-ONL: 13,270 3.42%
16s, Grade Bunn Special, Model 11, 23 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M11-23J-ONL-A6PTI: 13,270 3.42%
16S-M11-23J-ONL-A6PTI-PENNSPEC: 20 0.01% Other: 13,250
Other Variants or Unclassified

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
Create a FREE account or login to view the population registry and add your watch to the registry.
Create a Free Account

Help Us Help Others By Improving the Database:

Does this information describe your movement accurately?
Yes
No
Why Might This Information Be Incorrect?

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.

billreid 143 · January 29, 2024

Serial Number 4109398 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mostly accurate but... Dial & movement marked
Pennsylvania Special & movement is 2-tone.
Currently up for bid:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/126296561471

Anonymous · December 5, 2017

Serial Number 4109391 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Plate layout seems the same, but marked
"Pennsylvania Special" on movement and dial.
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch