Pocket Watch Database


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: 4826629 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Type III Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1926 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 970 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 31 of 132 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 116,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 88,500 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-TYPE III) 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: Sixty Hour
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Motor Barrel
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12087.G586.16S3931.1614M34.O6826.L7020.21J1388 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: v52.517 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
15 (1.55%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -9.92% Analyzing 2,160 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.


Anonymous · May 17, 2021

Serial Number 4826287 was reported as accurate.

hez4reel 22 · January 12, 2021

Serial Number 4826731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2019

Serial Number 4826702 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 15, 2018

Serial Number 4826546 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2017

Serial Number 4826213 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 24, 2016

Serial Number 4826287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2015

Serial Number 4826674 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2015

Serial Number 4826323 was reported as accurate.

smoken 110 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 4826178 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2013

Serial Number 4826143 was reported as accurate.

jacobwalls07 143 · October 31, 2013

Serial Number 4826050 was reported as accurate.

69abody 166 · October 26, 2013

Serial Number 4826453 was reported as accurate.

Shalle0073 Supporter 11 · September 11, 2013

Serial Number 4826174 was reported as accurate.

Lonestar65 4 · July 27, 2013

Serial Number 4826826 was reported as accurate.

poatys 37 · June 25, 2013

Serial Number 4826532 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2013

Serial Number 4826424 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch