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: 4998133 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Type III Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1927 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 62 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: 12234.G617.16S3966.1614M66.O6958.L7054.21J1426 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.473 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
44 (2.20%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -11.47% Analyzing 2,159 Sales Question Mark

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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 · April 26, 2023

Serial Number 4999787 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2022

Serial Number 4998756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 22, 2022

Serial Number 4998756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 9, 2021

Serial Number 4999954 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · September 16, 2020

Serial Number 4998111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 22, 2020

Serial Number 4999585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 29, 2020

Serial Number 4999338 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 16, 2020

Serial Number 4999980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch associated with serial no. 4999980 is an
18S and not 16S as noted in the description.
Otherwise the description appears to be accurate.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Since this is a well-documented run of 16-Size Bunn Specials, please upload images of your watch for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · April 14, 2020

Serial Number 4999828 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2020

Serial Number 4999685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 2, 2019

Serial Number 4998165 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 23, 2019

Serial Number 4998867 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 4998433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 1, 2019

Serial Number 4998823 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 25, 2018

Serial Number 4998606 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 10, 2018

Serial Number 4999625 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 15, 2018

Serial Number 4999181 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 1, 2017

Serial Number 4998823 was reported as accurate.

Cochese 7 · February 9, 2017

Serial Number 4999819 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2016

Serial Number 4998648 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 7, 2016

Serial Number 4999977 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2016

Serial Number 4998360 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 4999686 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2016

Serial Number 4999303 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2015

Serial Number 4998806 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2015

Serial Number 4999100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 18, 2015

Serial Number 4999297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2015

Serial Number 4999164 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2014

Serial Number 4999111 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2014

Serial Number 4998920 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · August 2, 2014

Serial Number 4998756 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 26, 2014

Serial Number 4999027 was reported as accurate.

pjcoins 4 · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 4999742 was reported as accurate.

wfcsoftball 105 · May 21, 2014

Serial Number 4998533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2014

Serial Number 4999337 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2014

Serial Number 4999395 was reported as accurate.

regcroth 6 · September 7, 2013

Serial Number 4999531 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2013

Serial Number 4999645 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 10, 2013

Serial Number 4999100 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 16, 2013

Serial Number 4999465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2013

Serial Number 4999757 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2012

Serial Number 4999465 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 7, 2012

Serial Number 4998258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 14, 2012

Serial Number 4999873 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch