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 IIE, Type II, Type IIE (Model 14 & Model 15)

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5420107 Question Mark
Grade: 163 Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: 163 Type I Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1931 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 6 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: 12645.G6.16S4088.1614M142.O7222.L7155.23J292 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: v52.476 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
19 (3.17%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -0.58% Analyzing 73 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed Run: 163 Type I and 163 Type IE [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 · November 26, 2023

Serial Number 5420594 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 21, 2019

Serial Number 5420184 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 5420476 was reported as accurate.

dhimme1045 7 · May 12, 2018

Serial Number 5420027 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Type IE

Anonymous · January 2, 2018

Serial Number 5420454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 5420454 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 22, 2017

Serial Number 5420454 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

highbidh 4 · January 25, 2017

Serial Number 5420016 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 27, 2016

Serial Number 5420198 was reported as accurate.

Tlkuhlman815 1 · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 5420255 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · June 23, 2015

Serial Number 5420045 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 23, 2015

Serial Number 5420403 was reported as accurate.

stonesrule1 13 · July 11, 2013

Serial Number 5420430 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 5420597 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · March 29, 2013

Serial Number 5420403 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · November 5, 2012

Serial Number 5420593 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: grade 163
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163-163e to 163 Bunn Special
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch