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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 3385619
Grade: Bunn Special
Variation: RY.R.MotorBarrel.GoldSetting
Model: 11
Estimated Production Year: 1918
Run Quantity: 570
Grade/Model Run: 7 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production: 13,270
Variant Est. Production: 6,970 (16S-M11-23J-ONL-A6PTI-RY.R.MOTORBARREL.GOLDSETTING)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 23j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Finish Pattern: Ray
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Double Roller: Yes
Barrel: 48-Hr. Motor
Regulator: Reed
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: 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: 10395.G403.16S3160.1611M14.O5340.L6477.23J209
Research References: American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co.: Volume 2. (William Meggers & Roy Ehrhardt)
The 16 Size Illinois Bunn Special, 1913-1948. (Michael Chamelin)
Database Version: v52.400
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
39.95
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
134.76
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.233%
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
15 (2.63%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): 7.02% Analyzing 302 Sales

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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.


Gulftanker Supporter 3 · August 2, 2024

Serial Number 3385630 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 20, 2017

Serial Number 3385588 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 14, 2017

Serial Number 3385831 was reported as accurate.

curmer 7 · September 30, 2015

Serial Number 3385895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2015

Serial Number 3385533 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2015

Serial Number 3385922 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · November 29, 2014

Serial Number 3385499 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Arrows in Illinois dial

Anonymous · November 4, 2014

Serial Number 3385685 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 21, 2014

Serial Number 3385919 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch