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From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn

Mixed Run: Bunn (Model 2) and Stuart (Model 3) Movements

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 50404 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Question Mark
Model: 2 Question Mark
Class: 1 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1879 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 12 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 1,235 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Coarse Question Mark
Regulator: Patent Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 16.5, 36.5, 53.0 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn
Springfield, Ill.
Adjusted
Pat Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 80.G5.18S80.182M14.O4.L17.17J1 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.427 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.30 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.91 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.002% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
4 (4.00%) Question Mark
Research Note: This run is mixed with Bunn (Model 2, Hunting, 15 Jewels) and Sturat (Model 3, Open Face, 17 Jewels) Movements.

#50404: Verified as Bunn Model 2, 15 Jewels
#50440: Verified as Stuart Model 3, 17 Jewels (5th Pinion Jewelled)

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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.


Louisc1 Supporter 85 · November 6, 2023

Serial Number 50478 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

FlameOfWrath Supporter 34 · August 28, 2023

Serial Number 50440 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2

cranemaker Supporter 82 · April 20, 2021

Serial Number 50467 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 17 jewel, fifth pinion, model 3.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

pwdmbj Supporter 557 · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 50467 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

Anonymous · April 25, 2019

Serial Number 50433 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Movement Configuration changed from Hunting to Openface
Factory Model changed from 1 to 2

TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · July 10, 2014

Serial Number 50404 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement is marked with "Bunn" and "Adjusted"
- Gilt Finish - Model 1, Keywind
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from Stuart to Bunn
Movement Finish changed from Gilt or Nickel to Gilt
Factory Model changed from 3 to 2
Illinois Grade Bunn Pocket Watch