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
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 5448466
Grade: 163 Bunn Special
Variation: 163, 163A Type IE, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB
Model: 14
Estimated Production Year: 1931
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 6 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
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 60-Hr. Motor
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Elinvar
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: 12627.G6.16S4056.1614M129.O7193.L7123.23J277
Database Version: v52.246
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: 37 (3.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -1.49% Analyzing 72 Sales
Research Note: Mixed Run: 163, 163A Type IE, Type II, Type IIE, Type IIB

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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.

Anonymous · March 21, 2020

Serial Number 5448151 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 7, 2020

Serial Number 5448010 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 5, 2019

Serial Number 5448163 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 30, 2018

Serial Number 5448329 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2018

Serial Number 5448767 was reported as accurate.

ceejay3 1 · July 21, 2017

Serial Number 5448687 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Grade is 163A

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

Anonymous · July 24, 2016

Serial Number 5448876 was reported as accurate.

hubme0 23 · March 21, 2016

Serial Number 5448767 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 18, 2016

Serial Number 5448222 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS IS THE RARER TYPE II NON ELINVAR PERHAPS THE
18TH OF 50 KNOWN TO HAVE BEEN MADE ACCORDING TO
SOME EXPERTS INCLUDING AN AUTHOR

Anonymous · March 17, 2016

Serial Number 5448222 was reported as accurate.

aelgtoer 15 · January 15, 2016

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

bwalder 137 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

shadowmaker 11 · October 23, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 7, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 31, 2015

Serial Number 5448374 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 25, 2014

Serial Number 5448366 was reported as accurate.

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

Anonymous · December 9, 2013

Serial Number 5448067 was reported as accurate.

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

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

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

Anonymous · April 20, 2013

Serial Number 5448205 was reported as accurate.

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

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

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
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
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
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
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
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
Illinois Grade 163 Bunn Special Pocket Watch