Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Type III 60hr.

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4868783 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Type III Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 1,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 40 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
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: 12124.G595.16S3942.1614M44.O6861.L7030.21J1398 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
20 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.70% Analyzing 2,161 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: #4868643 : Reported as 23-Jewel Movement.

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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 · August 6, 2022

Serial Number 4868973 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 7, 2021

Serial Number 4868925 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 19, 2020

Serial Number 4868775 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 4868292 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 30, 2019

Serial Number 4868978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2019

Serial Number 4868346 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2019

Serial Number 4868643 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · February 15, 2019

Serial Number 4868371 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 4868268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 2, 2018

Serial Number 4868061 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2017

Serial Number 4868285 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 4868209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 6, 2017

Serial Number 4868209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2016

Serial Number 4868209 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 3, 2016

Serial Number 4868600 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels listed on movement vs 23 jewel
description Thank you for aGreat Site
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · August 19, 2015

Serial Number 4868956 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

undertaker 10 · July 14, 2015

Serial Number 4868997 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 4868997 is showing 23 jewels but the movement is
marked 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · January 17, 2015

Serial Number 4868197 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · October 23, 2014

Serial Number 4868643 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: my watch is 23 jewel

Anonymous · August 21, 2014

Serial Number 4868683 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 27, 2014

Serial Number 4868960 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 31, 2013

Serial Number 4868198 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch