Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163 Bunn Special

Mixed Run: Type III, 163 IR, 163 I

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5321141 Question Mark
Grade: 163 Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: 163 Type IR Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1930 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 860 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 6 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,600 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j 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
Adjusted: 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: 12572.G2.16S4075.1614M138.O7201.L7148.23J288 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)
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Database Version: v52.470 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
13.85 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
46.65 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.081% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (3.14%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.58% Analyzing 73 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Estimated Split Run by Chamelin. Mixed Run: 163 Type IR (straight "163") and 163 Type I (sideways "163"). #5321415: Verified as 163 Type I [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 · March 18, 2023

Serial Number 5321911 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 11, 2021

Serial Number 5321748 was reported as accurate.

keywind 13 · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 5321520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 5321999 was reported as accurate.

keywind 13 · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 5321520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2020

Serial Number 5321401 was reported as accurate.

rusty78789 1 · January 6, 2020

Serial Number 5321327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 27, 2019

Serial Number 5321216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 28, 2019

Serial Number 5321679 was reported as accurate.

dfchong 837 · August 3, 2019

Serial Number 5321258 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 20, 2018

Serial Number 5321216 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 6, 2018

Serial Number 5321657 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 31, 2017

Serial Number 5321815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 26, 2017

Serial Number 5321815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 9, 2017

Serial Number 5321833 was reported as accurate.

Bidsworth 38 · August 8, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 5321839 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 1, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 30, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · July 27, 2016

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2016

Serial Number 5321529 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2015

Serial Number 5321770 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · November 11, 2015

Serial Number 5321280 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2014

Serial Number 5321797 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special

Anonymous · July 26, 2014

Serial Number 5321160 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special

Nicholas 4 · June 6, 2014

Serial Number 5321712 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special

Anonymous · May 6, 2014

Serial Number 5321764 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special

Anonymous · March 10, 2014

Serial Number 5321557 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 5321275 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: ADJUSTED TEMP. AND 6 POSITIONS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Leslie 5 · January 8, 2014

Serial Number 5321275 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · March 23, 2013

Serial Number 5321488 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch