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 I & Type IE

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5390157
Grade: 163 Bunn Special
Variation: Type I & Type IE
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1930
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 6
Grade/Model Total Production: 7,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Signing Style: Mixed
Movement Inlay Color: Red
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Reed
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
Springfield
163
Motor Barrel
23 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. and
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various
Run ID: 12595.G4.16S4050.1614M126.O7183.L7118.23J275
Database Version: v52.249
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: 43 (4.30%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.49% Analyzing 72 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: Type I & Type IE

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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 · August 9, 2023

Serial Number 5390307 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3997 · March 3, 2023

Serial Number 5390268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2022

Serial Number 5390048 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · February 1, 2022

Serial Number 5390327 was reported as accurate.

2mnyboxers Supporter 399 · January 26, 2022

Serial Number 5390327 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 5390492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 10, 2021

Serial Number 5390492 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2021

Serial Number 5390653 was reported as accurate.

Zir1chuck 4 · November 22, 2020

Serial Number 5390509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 5390636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 8, 2020

Serial Number 5390636 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 20, 2019

Serial Number 5390472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 20, 2019

Serial Number 5390237 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 19, 2019

Serial Number 5390101 was reported as accurate.

Bigbobhoss Supporter 45 · March 3, 2019

Serial Number 5390122 was reported as accurate.

Zir1chuck 4 · December 23, 2018

Serial Number 5390509 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2018

Serial Number 5390653 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 28, 2018

Serial Number 5390075 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 22, 2018

Serial Number 5390086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 18, 2018

Serial Number 5390122 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 14, 2017

Serial Number 5390086 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2017

Serial Number 5390547 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 1, 2016

Serial Number 5390919 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3997 · July 9, 2016

Serial Number 5390480 was reported as accurate.

schnpaur 3 · May 27, 2016

Serial Number 5390243 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

Anonymous · March 30, 2015

Serial Number 5390472 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 27, 2014

Serial Number 5390071 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 · January 28, 2014

Serial Number 5390716 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · February 22, 2013

Serial Number 5390845 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163 to 163 Bunn Special
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Anonymous · December 17, 2012

Serial Number 5390716 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted to 6 positions & temperature. Rail road
grade all the way....
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