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: 5238088 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Type III Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 100 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 120 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: 12494.G675.16S4051.1614M124.O7147.L7129.21J1503 Question Mark
Research References: American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt)
The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.528 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
4 (4.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.72% Analyzing 2,163 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Most references and ledgers designate 5238001-5239000 as Type III (23 Jewel). However, surviving examples suggest that at least the first 100 movements in this run were finished as 21-Jewel movements. The database has been adjusted accordingly. #5238088: Verified as 21-Jewel Movement. #5238154: Reported as 21-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.


Anonymous · January 10, 2017

Serial Number 5238088 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I have this watch it is a 21 jewel not 23
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · April 19, 2015

Serial Number 5238088 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: You should drop the "Getty Model" part and keep
the rest, which is accurate.
Cheers. duffy l.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 4 to 14

zohsix 1 · December 15, 2013

Serial Number 5238090 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Factory Model changed from 4 to 14
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch