Aug 08 2021

12 Insane Watches You Won T Believe Exist

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Aug 08 2021

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

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Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

Illinois Bunn Special 161a 21j 60 Hour Rare Original Hamilton Cased Pocket Watch

161A w/Original Hamilton Case. 16 size 21 jewel open face lever-set Bunn Special Grade 161A 60 Hour Elinvar pocket watch. The notable feature of this example is its rare original Hamilton factory casing in a 2-tone gold-filled and stainless steel No. 13″ bar-over-crown case with “Hamilton Railroad marked crown. Original examples of the 161A with this case were finished in 1948 and represent pieces from the final output of 161A movements. This final 161A output is noted in Hamilton records as 809 examples that were finished in 1948 and fitted with 992B style balance wheels and white colored “Elinvar Extra” hairsprings. Some, if not all, of these 809 examples were then paired with the distinctive sunk-seconds enamel dial as seen on this example, and were housed in Hamilton No. 13 cases or Hamilton Model 12 cases to be distributed to Hamilton retailers. Correct original examples of these watches can by identified by their appropriate Hamilton cases that show only the case screw marks at Illinois 161A case screw positions, by their 992B style balances and hairsprings, by the presence of this distinctive dial, and by their movement and case serial numbers falling in line with other known examples. Good intact examples of these watches are very tough to find due both to their relatively low original production and to their accelerated attrition in more recent decades caused by examples that fell into the hands of collectors and dealers that didn’t understand their originality and split them apart to recase into Bunn Special signed cases. Movement serial number of this example is 5592765. Running but balance motion is somewhat sluggish and I think likely movement has not seen a cleaning and oiling in many years. Nice looking movement overall with excellent color and luster. Inner edge of barrel bridge has some abrasion adjacent regulator adjustment screw position. Winding wheels and regulator assembly have mild oxide. Dial is virtually flawless with only a few infinitesimal pinpoint edge nicks under the case bezel. Case is very nice overall with a strong in hand look and feel but with some typical mild dings and scratches, and perimeter lip of case rear has some small waviness to its contour suggesting possibly a past opening attempt with a tool. Please check out my other items this week for more great watches and watch related items for sale. New to watch collecting? – Check out the NAWCC! The NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) is a group that has a 65 year history, a terrific online message board for collectors, and the NAWCC puts on many watch and clock shows across the United States every year. I’ve been an NAWCC member since 1991 and recommend it to every collector of watches or clocks. The item “ILLINOIS BUNN SPECIAL 161A 21J 60 HOUR RARE ORIGINAL HAMILTON CASED POCKET WATCH” is in sale since Tuesday, July 13, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “fhwatch” and is located in Dunbarton, New Hampshire. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Uruguay.
  • Number of Jewels: 21 Jewels
  • Department: Men
  • Style: Railroad Grade
  • Pocket Watch Size: 16
  • Type: Pocket Watch
  • Brand: Illinois
Aug 08 2021

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

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Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

Patek Philippe Pocket Watch 18k Gold Case & Certificate 52mm Gondolo Spe Edition

PATEK PHILIPPE CHRONOMETRO GONDOLO 20 LINES (WITH ORIGINAL CASE AND CERTIFICATE). 18K GOLD POCKET WATCH WITH ENAMELLED DISPLAY. GONDOLO LABOURIAU DO RIO DE JANEIRO WAS FOR DECADES THE LARGEST RETAILER OF PATEK PHILIPPE WATCHES THANKS TO AN PREPARED SALES SCHEME THAT FORMED A PRIVATE CLUB. NOT A PATEK “GENEVE”, CHRONOMETER “GONDOLO” IS IN THE HIGHER GRADE OF PATEK POCKET WATCHES. CASE # 280.671 MADE IN MID DEC. MOVEMENT# 175 SAME MATCHING CERTIFICATE PAPER AND INSIDE GONDOLO 18K GOLD DUST COVER. 52 MM IN DIAMETER. 101.2 G (TOTAL WEIGHT). The best and only the best. In every single detail, the Gondolo is probably the only pocket to own in a decent collection, a white enamel dial with the much sough after Breguet numerals, contrasting gold hands and outer red 24 hour division, a perfectly finish large 18K gold open face bassine style case with smooth bezel and guilloche case back, an hinged gold cuvette proudly engraved « Fabricato especialmente para a Relojoaria Gondolo, Rio de Janeiro » and a robust and high quality 20 lines movement, with wolfs tooth winding, gold wheel train, straight-line “moustache” lever escapement, cut-bimetallic compensation balance with timing screws, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometric cam regulator. Dial, case and movement are signed. Thousands of watches were made that are now known as Gondolo watches and represent some of the most coveted Patek Philippe watches of all time. Being a member of the Gondolo collection club at the beginning of the 20th century was the ultimate expression of having’arrived’ into Brazilian society. The Gondolo Gang became famous for its members’ Patek Philippe Straw Hats, luxurious tours and shared obsession with owning the finest watches ever made. The retailer has developed a brilliant marketing scheme to attract members to its collection clubs – a sales strategy called’Club Patek Philippe’s Flat System’. For example, the first weekly’winner’ would receive his Patek Philippe for free, the second would pay only 10 francs for his watch, the third winner only 20 francs and so on. The remaining 101 members would pay the full price for their watches. The system allowed’gang’ members to circumvent Brazil’s ban on gambling, as clubs were considered private societies. Of the hundreds of pocket watches made for the Gondolo and Labouriau clubs between 1900 and 1927, now known as Chronometro Gondolo watches, the vast majority had a similar design. Four basic requirements were requested by Gondolo & Labouriau to distinguish watches made for them from those made for regular production by Patek Philippe. Firstly, the watches were made from gilded brass plates and featured the elegant S-shaped fourth wheel patented by Patek Philippe on January 13, 1893. Second , a Swiss mustache lever exhaust with bimetallic balancing balance featured on each watch to meet high precision standards. Thirdly , the fourth, middle and minute wheels of each watch were made in 9k rose gold. Chronometro Gondolo pocket watches were made in many different sizes and design configurations. Occasionally, certain examples have been equipped with central seconds of a chronograph. The dials were typically white enamel with Roman numerals, with some examples showing the owner’s name below 12 o’clock. When Patek Philippe began regular wristwatch production in 1910, Gondolo wristwatch movements had the same technical requirements as pocket watches. However, wristwatches were made in a variety of designs, available in circular, square, rectangular, cushion and, of course, tonneau shapes. Some were impressively sized: the largest Gondolo wristwatch was 48 mm long, including the protrusions. Today Gondolo & Labouriau is a distant memory. It imported its last Patek Philippe in 1927 and this retailer powerhouse has long been out of business. Patek Philippe now offers a complete line of wristwatches inspired by the original Gondolos. Gang Gondolo lives on, and watches from the past become objects of desire in the present. Contact me if you have doubts on how to get the watch to you. There are many available in the US… Please ask questions if any. The item “PATEK PHILIPPE POCKET WATCH 18K GOLD CASE & CERTIFICATE 52MM GONDOLO SPE EDITION” is in sale since Thursday, July 22, 2021. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “vintagetraderstore” and is located in Torrance, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Water Resistance: Not Water Resistant
  • Model: Patek Philippe Gondolo
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Department: Men
  • Case Color: Yellow Gold
  • Style: Dress/Formal
  • Case Material: Yellow Gold
  • Pocket Watch Size: 52
  • Dial Style: Roman Numerals
  • Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
  • Type: Pocket Watch
  • With Papers: Yes
  • Year Manufactured: 1920-1929
  • Vintage: Yes
  • With Original Box/Packaging: Yes
  • Dial Color: White
  • Closure: Open Face
  • Display: Analog
  • Brand: Patek Philippe