Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Type III 60hr. & Rare Type IIIE

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5252427
Grade: Bunn Special
Variation: Type III & Rare Type IIIE
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1929
Run Quantity: 800
Grade/Model Total Production: 117,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 21j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 6
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: 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
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Database Version: v52.235
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: 16 (2.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.23% Analyzing 2,121 Sales
Research Note: Type III 60hr. & Rare Type IIIE ("Elinvar")

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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 4, 2022

Serial Number 5252877 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 30, 2021

Serial Number 5252903 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2020

Serial Number 5252914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 Jewels. cheers. duffy l.

Anonymous · March 6, 2020

Serial Number 5252777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 18, 2019

Serial Number 5252777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 18, 2019

Serial Number 5252777 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 15, 2018

Serial Number 5252797 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 9, 2017

Serial Number 5252290 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 16, 2017

Serial Number 5252290 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: This one is "21 Jewel." cheers duffy l

Anonymous · August 27, 2017

Serial Number 5252789 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This one is "21 Jewel." cheers duffy l.

Anonymous · May 12, 2016

Serial Number 5252855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 24, 2016

Serial Number 5252855 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 26, 2015

Serial Number 5252328 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 9, 2013

Serial Number 5252706 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Note: 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 5252240 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewles
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 5252240 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j

Anonymous · November 15, 2012

Serial Number 5252328 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 21 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 23j to 21j
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch