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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5321275
Grade: 163 Bunn Special
Variation: Type III, 163 IR, 163 I
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1930
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
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
Case: Various
Run ID: 12537.G1.16S4040.1614M123.O7166.L7113.23J272
Database Version: v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
21.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
71.04
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.123%
Registry Population: 31 (3.10%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.49% Analyzing 72 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: Type III, 163 IR, 163 I

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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 12 · May 7, 2021

Serial Number 5321520 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 5, 2021

Serial Number 5321079 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I see no 163 stamping on this watch -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184814420975
Comments submitted for S/N 5321099 may apply.
Curator Response: Verified. [eBay #184814420975]. As indicated in the lookup information, this is a mixed run.

Anonymous · April 28, 2021

Serial Number 5321999 was reported as accurate.

keywind 12 · April 19, 2021

Serial Number 5321520 was reported as accurate.

bobsmodels 3 · May 9, 2020

Serial Number 5321099 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: That serial number of the Bunn Special is not a
163 type 1R. That watch comes from run 339 which
was a mixed run of type 3, 163 type 1R, and 163
type 1. The 163 1R had 163 stamped on the barrel
bridge next to the lower left barrel screw, the
163 type 1 had the 163 stamped vertically in the
center of the barrel bridge. The watch you have is
from the first 100 watches from run 339 and is
just a plane 23j type 3 (fairly common) and not a
type 163 1R ( really rare). Only watches with 163
on the barrel bridge are designated as grade 163.
It is a bit of a glitch on the on line data base,
but this information is from the most recent
studies of Bunn Specials by M. Chamelin page 223.
The range 5321001 to 5321100 should be type 3.
The watch was on ebay and seller had it as rare
type 1R.

Bob

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.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 5321014 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 · May 25, 2016

Serial Number 5321129 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 · September 1, 2015

Serial Number 5321122 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

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