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: 4540252
Grade: Bunn Special
Model: 9
Estimated Production Year: 1924
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 168 of 181
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,440
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
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
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 11820.G524.16S3819.169M671.O6567.L6920.21J1320
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
510.14
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): 1.43% Analyzing 2,249 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.


barrett 1 · March 3, 2024

Serial Number 4540252 was reported as accurate.

barrett 1 · June 4, 2023

Serial Number 4540252 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2021

Serial Number 4540900 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2021

Serial Number 4540618 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 4540417 was reported as accurate.

cliffdobbins Supporter 296 · November 3, 2020

Serial Number 4541000 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 21, 2020

Serial Number 4540862 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 29, 2019

Serial Number 4540575 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 4540249 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

avpalermo Supporter 571 · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 4540481 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · May 13, 2017

Serial Number 4540284 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · May 1, 2017

Serial Number 4540579 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · October 31, 2016

Serial Number 4540412 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Stlcoin 26 · May 9, 2016

Serial Number 4540124 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · April 18, 2016

Serial Number 4540665 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · January 23, 2015

Serial Number 4540648 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

barrett 1 · August 3, 2014

Serial Number 4540252 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

barrett 1 · August 3, 2014

Serial Number 4540252 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 4540618 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · January 22, 2014

Serial Number 4540618 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · November 17, 2013

Serial Number 4540357 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · October 17, 2013

Serial Number 4540668 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · August 8, 2013

Serial Number 4540123 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · May 28, 2013

Serial Number 4540328 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 15, 2013

Serial Number 4540129 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: this is a lever set rr approved mvmt.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · January 14, 2013

Serial Number 4540630 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 · September 18, 2012

Serial Number 4540093 was reported as inaccurate.

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

Anonymous · May 9, 2012

Serial Number 4540129 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: above serial # 4,492,501 are model14 and listed as
60 hr mvmt by shugart & engle.
is also lever set and rr grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Setting changed from Pendant to Lever
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · April 23, 2012

Serial Number 4540129 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21j bunn specials are all rr grade
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