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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4754048 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Type I Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 800 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 14 of 132 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 116,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 6,400 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE I) 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: 60-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
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: 12017.G569.16S3905.1614M16.O6760.L6995.21J1363 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
350.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,181.81 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.046% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
20 (2.50%) Question Mark
Research Note: Estimated Split Run by Chamelin.

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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 · January 23, 2023

Serial Number 4754548 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2021

Serial Number 4754186 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 17, 2020

Serial Number 4754684 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2020

Serial Number 4754430 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · December 27, 2019

Serial Number 4754633 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2019

Serial Number 4754406 was reported as accurate.

LordMot 8 · December 17, 2018

Serial Number 4754048 was reported as accurate.

LordMot 8 · December 5, 2018

Serial Number 4754048 was reported as accurate.

loxxol 2 · August 13, 2018

Serial Number 4754577 was reported as accurate.

pmtime Supporter 612 · April 15, 2018

Serial Number 4754542 was reported as accurate.

MissPayne 1 · January 4, 2018

Serial Number 4754533 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · August 11, 2017

Serial Number 4754173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2017

Serial Number 4754503 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 21, 2016

Serial Number 4754763 was reported as accurate.

schnpaur 3 · June 4, 2016

Serial Number 4754294 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Listed as Type II but I'll load photo into my
collection which I believe will indicate that it
is Type I with only "Motor Barrel 60" on barrel
bridge and nothing above Bunn Special on the train
bridge.

Anonymous · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 4754430 was reported as accurate.

kramer51b 3 · December 15, 2015

Serial Number 4754071 was reported as accurate.

Jbatkins 34 · October 31, 2015

Serial Number 4754430 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 3, 2014

Serial Number 4754117 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 11, 2013

Serial Number 4754697 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 23, 2013

Serial Number 4754687 was reported as accurate.

catdanc 27 · October 15, 2013

Serial Number 4754687 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 28, 2013

Serial Number 4754297 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch