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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

"Adjusted" in banner on balance cock.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 50183
Grade: Bunn
Model: 2
Class: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1878
Run Quantity: 200
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,185
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Finish Pattern: None
Movement Signing Style: Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color: None
Movement Setting: Lever
Wind Mechanism:Transitional
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Coarse
Regulator: Plain
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5
Movement Markings: Bunn
Springfield, Ill.
Patent Pinion
Adjusted
Case: Various
Run ID: 78.G3.18S78.182M13.H13.L16.15J13
Database Version: v52.219
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
3.25
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
10.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.019%
Registry Population: 6 (3.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0% Analyzing 178 Sales

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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 · February 27, 2022

Serial Number 50077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 50062 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 20, 2019

Serial Number 50200 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 50138 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement Finish: Nickel Plated
Finish Pattern : Prototype Straight Sunburst
This also has a hightly modified Balance Cock

chevykingpower 215 · February 24, 2014

Serial Number 50190 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch