1918 Illinois Bunn Special Pocket Watch Railroad Grade Model 9 Size 16s 21J 6 ADJs
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Illinois Watch Company Grade Bunn Special Size 16s Model 9
Another beautiful, antique pocket watch, this Illinois Bunn Special is from 1918 and in great condition inside and out! This is such a special timepiece because, as an American railroad watch, it had to uphold a standard of timekeeping within 4 seconds per day, or 30 seconds per week. This is tighter tolerance than COSC Chronometer certification. The Illinois Bunn Special is the most collectible pocket watch.
The dial is excellent- a beautiful white ceramic dial with bold, black Breguet numerals, black and red Arabic minutes with stick indices, and a sub second dial at the 6 position. All hands are a blued steel spade shape showing light patina.
The movement is a manual wind, grade Bunn Special, model 9, size 16s, with 21 jewels and has been adjusted for temperature and six positions. It is openface with a stem wind and lever set, and the balance wheel has a double roller. The crystal is plastic with a screw-on cover and a screw-on caseback.
The movement is signed Bunn Special, Illinois Watch Co., Springfield, 21 Jewels, Adjusted Temp. and Six Positions, 3326369 and Double Roller.
It is cased in a very attractive 10K yellow gold-filled case with art deco engraving on the edges. The case exterior shows light wear, but no brassing. The inside of the caseback is signed Keystone Watch Case, J. Boss, 10 K Gold Filled, 9770781.
It is coming with a very sturdy, functional chain in great condition. The top clasp of the chain shows some wear, but functions as intended.
This antique Illinois railroad pocket watch is still running and keeping great time at 104 years old! This beautiful piece of history will make an excellent addition to any railroad watch lover's collection!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any question, or respectful offers.
Movement: Bunn Special Illinois Watch Co. Springfield 21 Jewels Adjusted Temp. and Six Positions 3326369 Double Roller
Measures (mm): Case Diameter: 51.0 Case Diameter with Crown: 55.3 Case Thickness: 15.4 Lug Width: 10.9
Case Back Markers: Keystone Watch Case J. Boss 10 K Gold Filled 9770781
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. It will be carefully packed.
