Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Type I Mixed Run: Model 9 and Model 14 (60-Hour) Movements

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4662091 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: RY.B.TempAnd.SlashIndexNoBorder Question Mark
Model: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1925 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 194 of 194 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 169,740 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 16,200 (16S-M9-21J-ONL-A6PTI-RY.B.TEMPAND.SLASHINDEXNOBORDER) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) 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
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Motor Barrel 60
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 11942.G556.16S3879.169M707.O6687.L6970.21J1349 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: v52.457 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
1 (0.50%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 4.69% Analyzing 2,290 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 29, 2023

Serial Number 4662176 was reported as accurate.

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

okiejohn 387 · January 3, 2019

Serial Number 4662091 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: Movement does NOT have the "60 Hour" nor the
"Motor Barrel" designations engraved on it. Not
sure if it is a 60 hour.

Photo of movement was loaded when the observation
was noted.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 9

Anonymous · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 4662147 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 8, 2012

Serial Number 4662147 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch