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: 4828877 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: 33 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: 12090.G588.16S3933.1614M36.O6829.L7022.21J1390 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: v52.478 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
16 (1.65%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.70% Analyzing 2,161 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.


aconner 63 · March 27, 2022

Serial Number 4828208 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2021

Serial Number 4828367 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 4828587 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2021

Serial Number 4828511 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 19, 2020

Serial Number 4828808 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2018

Serial Number 4828880 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 25, 2015

Serial Number 4828636 was reported as accurate.

Gasperoff Supporter 727 · August 16, 2015

Serial Number 4828636 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · October 25, 2014

Serial Number 4828825 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2014

Serial Number 4828695 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 30, 2013

Serial Number 4828389 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 17, 2013

Serial Number 4828709 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2012

Serial Number 4828330 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: SIXTY HOUR is on the train Bridge

MOTOR BARREL is on the barrel bridge so this is a
"60" hour "Bunn Special"
Changes since this report was submitted:
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 4828118. was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 29, 2012

Serial Number 4828118. was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch