Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Private Label(s) in Run:

Some Marked - Chesapeake & Ohio Special or B&O Standard
A. K. Jobe - Jackson Tenn. and Water Valley Miss.

What is a Private Label?
Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 1376500 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Model: 6 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1897 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 600 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 34 of 256 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 76,418 Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set) Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Two-Tone Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Gold Inlaid Circle Question Mark
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter Question Mark
Movement Inlay Color: Black Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Fast Question Mark
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: 6 Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Yes Question Mark
Dial Feet Locations: 2.0, 21.5, 38.5 Question Mark
Case Screw Locations: 23.5, 51.5 Question Mark
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Springfield, Ill.
21 Ruby Jewels
Adjusted.
Safety Pinion
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 3503.G52.18S2483.186M241.O1126.L2639.21J80 Question Mark
Database Version: v52.428 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
230.07 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
776.50 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1.344% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
12 (2.00%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -5.92% Analyzing 760 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.


Snapper Supporter 143 · July 28, 2023

Serial Number 1376500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 1376731 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 11, 2022

Serial Number 1376331 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 8, 2020

Serial Number 1376363 was reported as accurate.

Thaigr 6 · May 4, 2020

Serial Number 1376538 was reported as accurate.

Thaigr 6 · April 26, 2020

Serial Number 1376538 was reported as accurate.

texnet 684 · February 17, 2020

Serial Number 1376464 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2019

Serial Number 1376677 was reported as accurate.

cottonball 2 · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 1376635 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 26, 2018

Serial Number 1376635 was reported as accurate.

Gimparoo Supporter 703 · February 11, 2018

Serial Number 1376755 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 26, 2018

Serial Number 1376847 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2017

Serial Number 1376856 was reported as accurate.

1finzx 3 · January 23, 2016

Serial Number 1376720 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement and dial are marked A. K. Jobe - Jackson
Tenn. and Water Valley Miss.

Anonymous · June 30, 2015

Serial Number 1376810 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 23, 2014

Serial Number 1376361 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 19, 2013

Serial Number 1376770 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone

Anonymous · January 29, 2013

Serial Number 1376407 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a 21 RUBY JEWEL B&O Standard
Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Two-Tone
Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch