Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Type III & 161

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5276685 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: Type III Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 126 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
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) 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
Movement Markings: Sixty Hour
Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Motor Barrel
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12529.G681.16S4065.1614M130.O7175.L7138.21J1511 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: v52.526 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
25 (2.78%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -10.72% Analyzing 2,163 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Estimated Split Run by Chamelin.

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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 · December 31, 2020

Serial Number 5276177 was reported as accurate.

Daverooni 1 · November 14, 2020

Serial Number 5276505 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 15, 2019

Serial Number 5276601 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 5276239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2015

Serial Number 5276506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2015

Serial Number 5276506 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 31, 2015

Serial Number 5276077 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 16, 2015

Serial Number 5276321 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 22, 2013

Serial Number 5276595 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 6, 2012

Serial Number 5276433 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 24, 2012

Serial Number 5276206 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch