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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Type II & Type III

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4806155 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Type II Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 200 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 25 of 132 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 116,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 6,700 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE II) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby 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
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12067.G580.16S3921.1614M28.O6808.L7011.21J1379 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)
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Database Version: v52.469 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
6 (3.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.47% Analyzing 2,159 Sales 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.


avpalermo Supporter 644 · July 24, 2024

Serial Number 4806031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 26, 2022

Serial Number 4806109 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 30, 2022

Serial Number 4806014 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 4806052 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2016

Serial Number 4806119 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch