Pocket Watch Database


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

Illinois Watch Co.

Grade: Bunn Special

Mixed Run: 161 Type I, Type II, Type IIE

Manufacturer: Illinois Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5284147 Question Mark
Grade: Bunn Special Question Mark
Variation: 161 Type II Question Mark
Model: 14 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1929 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 900 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 131 of 132 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 116,300 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 1,500 (16S-M14-21J-ONL-A6PTI-161 TYPE II) Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 21j Question Mark
Jewel Material: Ruby Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set) 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
Regulator: Reed Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: 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
Movement Markings: Bunn Special
Illinois Watch
Springfield
21 Jewels
Motor Barrel
Sixty Hour
161
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12539.G686.16S4070.1614M135.O7184.L7143.21J1517 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: v52.431 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
350.15 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
1,181.81 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
2.046% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
34 (3.78%) Question Mark
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -12.00% Analyzing 2,155 Sales Question Mark
Research Note: Mixed with 161 Type IIE (Elinvar) Model 15

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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 · February 2, 2024

Serial Number 5284167 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 4, 2023

Serial Number 5284917 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 24, 2022

Serial Number 5284287 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 15, 2020

Serial Number 5284936 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 20, 2020

Serial Number 5284380 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2020

Serial Number 5284704 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 26, 2019

Serial Number 5284424 was reported as accurate.

Automatic 254 · June 16, 2019

Serial Number 5284726 was reported as accurate.

WLBelkriver33 804 · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 5284173 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 27, 2018

Serial Number 5284141 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 11, 2017

Serial Number 5284500 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 9, 2015

Serial Number 5284655 was reported as accurate.

philsan1a 221 · May 24, 2015

Serial Number 5284102 was reported as accurate.

wfcsoftball 105 · June 27, 2014

Serial Number 5284585 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2014

Serial Number 5284284 was reported as accurate.

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 5284719 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: THIS MOVEMENT IS A 161 TYPE II E

watchitdude 39 · February 17, 2014

Serial Number 5284719 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 1, 2013

Serial Number 5284360 was reported as accurate.

Illinois Grade Bunn Special Pocket Watch