Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Type I 60hr. & Type II 60hr.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4746035
Grade: Bunn Special
Variation: Type I & Type II
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1926
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 10 of 117
Grade/Model Total Production: 117,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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 60
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 11989.G546.16S3882.1614M13.O6733.L6972.21J1357
Database Version: v52.221
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
350.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,188.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.058%
Registry Population: 28 (2.80%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 2.33% Analyzing 2,118 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: Type I & Type II Movements

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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 · June 19, 2021

Serial Number 4746386 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2020

Serial Number 4746429 was reported as accurate.

jarussell46 1 · February 18, 2020

Serial Number 4746853 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 4746184 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 4746258 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 4746912 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 18, 2018

Serial Number 4746258 was reported as accurate.

Lexanmaster 3 · March 29, 2018

Serial Number 4746810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2017

Serial Number 4746296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2015

Serial Number 4746103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 22, 2015

Serial Number 4746404 was reported as accurate.

mmchlkiml 2 · May 5, 2014

Serial Number 4746179 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have a date engraved in this watch as 7,14,1894
doesnt that change the value as the est.
production Year of 1926 that yoursite purposes ?
Curator Response: It is more likely that your movement was recased at some point in time.

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 4746483 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 10, 2012

Serial Number 4746805 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 27, 2012

Serial Number 4746143 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch