Pocket Watch Database

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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: 163 Bunn Special

Mixed Run: 163, 163A Type IE, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5448374 Question Mark
Grade: 163 Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: 163 Type IIB Question Mark
Model: 15 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1931 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 700 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 4 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 2,400 Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 23j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Interrupted 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: Elinvar 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: 12666.G10.16S4095.1615M4.O7232.L7162.23J296 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: v52.470 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
7.22 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
24.29 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.042% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
27 (3.86%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -2.65% Analyzing 122 Sales Question Mark

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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 · April 6, 2020

Serial Number 5448723 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 5448329 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number 5448767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

ceejay3 1 · July 21, 2017

Serial Number 5448687 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade is 163A
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · October 17, 2016

Serial Number 5448710 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 5448710 is marked 163A, not 163
http://www.ebay.com/itm/122179098607?_trksid=p205
5119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 5448876 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

hubme0 23 · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 5448767 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

aelgtoer 15 · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

bwalder 137 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

shadowmaker 11 · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · April 7, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · March 31, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 5448366 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

smoken 110 · June 25, 2014

Serial Number 5448704 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement says:

ELINVAR Bunn Special

adjusted to temp and six positions

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · August 3, 2013

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · July 8, 2013

Serial Number 5448310 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Doesn't cover 163a data or movement picture or
Elinvar data.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · February 14, 2013

Serial Number 5448618 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15

Anonymous · October 19, 2012

Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Continuing from above two comments:

Watch dial is marked: Illinois Bunn Special;
23 jewels 60 hour; movement also marked Double
Roller

Anonymous · October 19, 2012

Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Where I wrote (above) Bridge Plate marked Enlivar
it should have read "Train Bridge" Enlivar
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · October 19, 2012

Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine shows: 23 jewels; it is marked 163A and
motor barrel 60 hours; also above the Bridge
Plate, it is marked Enlivar.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Movement Finish changed from Unknown to Nickel
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Adjusted changed from Unknown to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes

Anonymous · September 25, 2012

Serial Number 5448927 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Grade changed from 163/163a to 163 Bunn Special
Factory Model changed from 14 to 15
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch