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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Type III 60hr.

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5067505
Grade: Bunn Special
Variation: Type III
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1928
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 70 of 117
Grade/Model Total Production: 117,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Rayed
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Red
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Dial Feet Locations: 17.5, 39.0, 58.0
Case Screw Locations: 3.0, 38.0
Movement Markings: Sixty Hour
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Motor Barrel
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 12285.G606.16S3961.1614M75.O6989.L7049.23J264
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
352.26
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,188.92
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.058%
Registry Population: 42 (2.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 0.26% Analyzing 264 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.


PHIL1199 Supporter 960 · November 8, 2023

Serial Number 5067943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2023

Serial Number 5067238 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · December 23, 2022

Serial Number 5068072 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2022

Serial Number 5067010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 22, 2022

Serial Number 5067238 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2022

Serial Number 5067238 was reported as accurate.

roadking 36 · October 24, 2021

Serial Number 5067297 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 5, 2021

Serial Number 5067811 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 26, 2021

Serial Number 5068330 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 20, 2021

Serial Number 5068393 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2020

Serial Number 5068187 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2020

Serial Number 5067318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2020

Serial Number 5067943 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 16, 2019

Serial Number 5067904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 15, 2019

Serial Number 5067904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 1, 2019

Serial Number 5068923 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Just a nit to pick since the data error does not
relate directly to the watch. Per the M. Chamelin
book on Bunn Sp., The total production of Model
14, 23 J, Type III, non elinvar, between 1924 and
1930 was 11190. After that time Hamilton began to
have the movements marked with a 16n designator.
These are generally discussed as different
variants of the Bunn Sp.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is true. The information table above lists the total estimated production of all Model 14 Bunn Specials and does not account for the nuanced variations.

Anonymous · February 10, 2019

Serial Number 5068267 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 20, 2019

Serial Number 5067909 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 10, 2018

Serial Number 5067318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 23, 2018

Serial Number 5068093 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 11, 2018

Serial Number 5068597 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 30, 2017

Serial Number 5068579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 4, 2017

Serial Number 5068579 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 14, 2017

Serial Number 5068885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 19, 2017

Serial Number 5068408 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · September 6, 2017

Serial Number 5067084 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2017

Serial Number 5068495 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 26, 2017

Serial Number 5068897 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2017

Serial Number 5068103 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2017

Serial Number 5067875 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 19, 2017

Serial Number 5068416 was reported as accurate.

ronswatches 2 · March 4, 2017

Serial Number 5067394 was reported as accurate.

rmwatchandclock Supporter 366 · December 28, 2016

Serial Number 5068476 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2016

Serial Number 5068960 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2016

Serial Number 5068803 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 2, 2016

Serial Number 5068436 was reported as accurate.

clockjock 4 · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 5068673 was reported as accurate.

DRBowman 1 · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 5068885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 5, 2016

Serial Number 5068885 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 29, 2015

Serial Number 5068377 was reported as accurate.

Montychab 1 · September 29, 2015

Serial Number 5067191 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 14, 2015

Serial Number 5068173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 22, 2015

Serial Number 5068050 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2015

Serial Number 5067978 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 24, 2014

Serial Number 5068449 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 1, 2014

Serial Number 5067277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 5068718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 9, 2014

Serial Number 5068718 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 25, 2014

Serial Number 5067163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 5067505 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch