ILLINOIS WATCH CO
Springfield Illinois 1869 - 1927
The Illinois Watch Co produced many fine watches and was the third largest producer of jewelled watches behind Elgin and Waltham.
Their fine quality pocket watches were particularly popular amongst Railroad men including the excellent "Bunn Special" named after one of the company founders - John W Bunn.
| #1002187 | Model | Illinois Bunn
Special Railroad watch. 21 jewel Size 16 14k gold plate pocket watch |
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Dial | Nice clean
dial, in fabulous condition, no chips, cracks or hairlines. Lovely blue/black
metal Spade hands, with nice seconds sub-dial. The glass is also in superb condition and is scratch free. This dial is in near mint condition. Overall - Excellent Condition |
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Case | Great 14k
Gold Double plate swing out case in very good condition, minor wear, all hinges nice
and tight Keystone J Boss case Guaranteed 35 years. 2 1/4" (54mm dia) and 12mm thick
Very Good Condition |
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Movement | Just look at
this fabulous 21 jewel Bunn Special movement Model 9, Lever set so that the
time cannot be changed accidentally. Adjusted for temperature and 6 positions this is a Railroad grade timekeeper of the highest standard. Extra quality ruby & sapphire jewels with raised gold settings. Special quality hardened & tempered compensating balance with gold screws, polished gold train wheels, double roller escapement, Breguet hairspring, damaskeened plates and bridges. Illinois superior mainspring. Exceptional 16 size Railroad grade movement. Serial Number 3,857,092 dates this watch to 1921, the height of Railroad grade watch production.
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| Overall Grade | Excellent | |
| A fabulous Railroad grade pocket watch in a superb 14k gold plate swing out case with an excellent clean running Bunn Special movement with 21 jewels keeping excellent time. | Price | Only 295 GBP !!! |
