This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. It has a perfect double sunk porcelain montgomery dial with black an and blue spade. Engraved gold hunters case, monogrammed d, white enamel dial with second hand, engraved name on dust cover. Bunn special railroad pocket watch by the illinois watch. This watch has ruby jewels with gold screw settings.
Illinois bunn special railroad grade and approved pocket watch in a highly engraved solid 14k gold case. As far as 16 size bunn specials are concerned, illinos started putting them in bunn special marked cases around the time the 60 hour mainspring was introduced. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special.
As far as i know no 18 size bunn specials were ever put in factory marked cases. In some cases, due to internet lag time, the floor may respond before the internet bid is presented to the auctioneer. May 30, 2017 bunn special pocket watch repair repair service of a 16s 21 jewel illinois bunn special pocket watch. Ive restored hundreds of these brilliant timepieces over the decades and i invite you to read more about my guaranteed services. The early illinois models were keywound and keyset and are quite collectible today. The item vintage illinois 16s bunn special model 10k gold filled pocket watch case is in sale since tuesday, february 4, 2020. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches for sale ebay. An antique silver tone base metal illinois watch case co. The bunn special was a mainstay in the illinois line up of fine railroad grade pocket watches. Illinois, bunn special 163, extremely rare type ii jones. Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn 4608783. Illinois, bunn special, 23j 60 hour, pattern case live. Railroaders corner master index welcome to the nawcc. Illinois was ahead of its time in many respects in the early 1900s.
Illinois, bunn special, 23j 60 hour, pattern case is available on hibid. The inaugural model was the stuart, followed by the mason, the miller, the currier, and finally the bunn special, a railroad watch that would become a cornerstone of the illinois pocketwatch lines. Find great deals on ebay for illinois pocket watch and hamilton pocket watch. It produced highgrade watches that are highly prized, perhaps the bunn special being the most recognized. Overhaul of swiss and american pocket watches, restoration of vintage and the wind up pocket watch. The bunn special was made for a long time and in many different varieties. The movement has the fish scale damaskeened pattern. Probably why they were purchased by hamilton in about 1927. Illinois watch co springfield pocket watch hand engraved etsy. Most bunn special factory cases are signed bunn special inside the back cover. Bunn special railroad pocket watch by the illinois watch co.
Here we have an authentic illinois pocket watch from the turn of the 21st century. Illinois 163 bunn special 23j 60hr type i 14k gold filled 16s rr pocket illinois bunn special, 60 hour, 23 jewel, montgomery dial, runs,14kt gold serviced 1916 illinois 16s 23j bunn special wrist pocket watch salesman case. Jun 06, 2010 bunn special pocket watch made by illinois watch co. Illinois bunn special type iii 60 hour railroad grade. The seller is clockjock and is located in gaithersburg, maryland. And is lever set, has gold jewel settings, gold train, micrometer regulator, and all the special features youd expect on a genuine american railroad watch. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels.
Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch, 21j, 60 hour, original pink gf case. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. View this auction and search for other auctions now on the leading online auction platform. It would be about two years later that illinois offered the bunn special in a choice of factory, bunn special signed, cases. We buy and sell vintage pocket and wrist watches and watch accessories including ball, elgin, hamilton, hampden, howard, illinois, rockford, south. The bunn family surname was used in their most famous railroad watch, the illinois bunn special. Bunn special pocket watch repair repair service of a 16s 21 jewel illinois bunn special pocket watch. This fine bunn is faced with the classic illinois double sunk railroad dial. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17.
Illinois, bunn special, grade 163, model 206 case live. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. It says that the watch is pretty normal as such things go. We specialize in rare vintage pocketwatches and wristwatches including illinois, hamilton, elgin and waltham, hampden for investment or hobby. Adams, john whitfield bunn 18311920 and various additional financiers. The 16size bunn special movements werent sold by the factory as complete watches until april 1925. We focus on higher quality movements and fully service the movement before we offer the watch for sale. This collectors item is over one hundred years old. The first one is a rockford indicator 14k white gold filled pocket watch. The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. My watch articles take me on journeys to unexpected places and i learn something every time that i write one. This pristine illinois bunn special movement is housed in this beautiful yellow gold filled keystone 10k gold fill railroad case. Extra fine illinois pocket watch railroad grade bunn.
Illinois pocket watch with dueber case movement sn. Illinois bunn special 10kt gold filled pocket watch. Illinois watch co model 1 pocket watch 11j 18s double hunter case with key antique 1911 illinois bunn special 21j 18s railroad ls dr train case. In a green gold rr pw case is in sale since saturday, june 18, 2016. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. You press on the stem for the cover to flip open so you can read the time. Bunn special pocket watch made by illinois watch co. Due to its antique age, there are a lot of scratches on the original crystal, and heavy patina throughout the metalwork. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. The illinois pocket watch service that i offer you is safe, prompt and precise. Illinois watch co springfield pocket watch hand engraved. Illinois watches antique time rolex repair service pocket.
The item a 16s, 23 jewel, 60 hour illinois bunn special163. Stem wind, lever set, with lovely twotone damascening on the movement. This beautiful railroad pocket watch is in a 10k gold filled case manufactured by the illinois watch case company in elgin, illinois, serial number 4269831. Many times you will find these that have great looking movements but the dials are damaged like this one. While many models are very desirable the illinois sangamo special and bunn specials in the 60 hr. Adams of massachusetts, and john todd stuart, william b. Railroaders corner master index a forum for the discussion of railroad pocket watches. From my knowledge and reference material, all aspects of this watch are correct and i believe it is all. Nevertheless, the bunn special continued to be offered as a movement only to be cases by others at least as late as 1928 and. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Hunter cases have a front cover over the watch face. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Get the best deals on illinois gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. On these pages, weve provided short howto articles in an attempt to answer a few of the most common questions and help you to learn more about the proper care and handling of your vintage pocket watch.
Illinois, bunn special, grade 163, model 206 case live and. Sep 27, 2011 it says that the watch is pretty normal as such things go. Sold 60 hour illinois bunn special, 21 jewels, 16 size, pocket watch pocket watches. Illinois, bunn special, 23j 60 hour, pattern case live and. Illinois bunn special type iii 60 hour railroad grade pocket. This is a nice example of a railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company. Over the years, weve discovered that our customers have some common questions about their vintage and antique watches.
We specialize in watches, jewelry, antiques and collectibles 272971704806. Pocket watches vary greatly in price depending on the movement, dial. Get a great deal with this online auction for a pocket watch presented by property room on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Antique illinois bunn special pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels. Illinois, bunn special, grade 163, model 206 case is available on hibid. This illinois bunn special model is 16 size case diameter 51mm. Here is a good example of an older illinois 18 size 24 jewel bunn special. Home forums horological education watches american pocket watches. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels bunn gf case runs 20 years. The illinois watch company was first established in december 1869 as the springfield watch company by john c. Learn about vintage and antique pocket watches all about vintage pocket watch dials part 2 dial styles, ornate dials, railroad dials, and hamilton melamine dials. Illinois bunn special railroad pocket watch 16 size 21. Spartan open face pocket watch with seconds sub dial at the 6 position.
For consistency, we have made it a policy that floor bids are always considered first over tie internet bids. Your restored watch is ready again for daily use, and in most cases wont need its next servicing for up to 15 years. Illinois size 18 antique pocket watches for sale ebay. Bunn special size 16 21 jewel gold filled case 60 hr motor is in sale since wednesday, january 11, 2017.
We want each of our pocket watches to represent a solid investment. Antique 18 size illinois bunn special 21 jewels pocket watch ticks. New listing illinois bunn special,18s, gothic dial. I live in springfield, illinois where they were made so many. Im in the market for an illinois watch company bunn special pocket watch. The illinois watch company operated out of springfield, illinois from 1869 1927. Illinois later produced an extensive line of extremely fine and accurate railroadgrade pocket watches like the sangamo special, bunn special and santa fe special just to name a few. Watches by hourminsec products pocket watches illinois. This is a 1922 vintage mens illinois bunn special railroad grade pocket watch. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. Illinois bunn special, 60 hour, 21 jewel, railroad pocket watch. Antique illinois bunn special pocket watch 16 size 21 jewels gold fill ca. George pasfield, john whitfield bunn, john williams, and george n.
Nice 1954 hamilton 992b 21j railroad grade ssteel case pocket watch near mint. Double roller running cludes simmons gf chain make sure to check out our ebay store for other unique listings. Get the best deals on illinois gold plated antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online. An open case lacks this cover, so you just look at the watch to read the time. The seller is buycoinshere and is located in cumberland, maryland. A bunn special railroad pocket watch by the illinois watch company. Sold 60 hour illinois bunn special, 21 jewels, 16 size. Here is a hard to find illinois in nmint condition an illinois 16 size, 21 jewel, lever set, open face, 161a.
This beautifully hand engraved illinois watch co springfield pocket watch has a wreath of flower cascading along the edges of the case. Even if the case had been the original one in which the movement was placed when first purchased, it would not have been in an illinois watch company signed case. These old 18 size pocket watches keep very good time. Illinois watch company based in springfield, illinois, the illinois watch company made its first watch in 1872. Illinois, bunn special jones and horan auction team. Beautiful and rare high grade hunting case railroad watch, this movement style is listed with a total production of 700 made and is identified as a variant d in mike chamelins bunn special book and is the final variety of hunting case bunn special that illinois made.
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