Jul 29 2022
Illinois Bunn Special 21j 16s Rare Hunting Case Railroad Pocket Watch
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16 size 21 jewel hunting case lever-set Bunn Special pocket watch. An excellent example of this rare watch, the total production of this particular hunting case variant is believed to be only approximately 650 made and across all variants hunting case 16 size Bunn Specials are rare and make up less than 1% of total 16 size Bunn Special production. Watch is fronted by its correct double-sunk enamel dial, and watch is housed in a “Permanent” quality gold-filled Fahys hunting case that appears likely its original and that features attractive engraving detail including a home scene to its rear. Front shield of case is engraved with initials, and cuvette of case is inscribed with a Christmas, 1922 presentation engraving. Movement has rayed pattern nickel damaskeen. Serial number is 4216155. Running and a beautiful movement with excellent color and luster. Dial faces up well though with a few light hairlines. Rear of dial has been inspected and does have correct dial feet positions for this Model 8 movement. Case is attractive showing typical light wear to its engraving detail and has some scattered mild dings. Case cuvette has a small bit of play at its hinge and will fall closed freely with gravity. Crystal is plastic and is lifting a bit at one side. 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. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Watches, Parts & Accessories\Watches\Pocket Watches”. The seller is “fhwatch” and is located in this country: US. 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, Korea, South, 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, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Republic of, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei Darussalam, Bolivia, Egypt, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman Islands, Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macau, 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