Running at the time of listing but not guaranteed to continue. The illinois watch company was founded on december 23, 1870, in springfield, illinois, by john c. The movement serial number is 5067394 dating it to 1928. Illinois, bunn special 163, extremely rare type ii jones. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Bunn special 21 jewels illinois watch company springfield. While many models are very desirable the illinois sangamo special and bunn specials in the 60 hr. It has bold black arabic numbers and is signed illinois.
I have a illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch i spoke to a man who told me that the watch was from 1928 the serial number is 5180485 the back of the case says it is 14k gold filled. The illinois 163a is considered equal in collectability and value to the rare model illinois sangamo special a 17 size rr grade pocket watch. I have a bunn special 60 hour 21 jewel 6p adj 50306 with a wadsworth 10k gf bunn special case. Get the best deals on illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. Featuring 16 size nickel signed bunn special open face railroad watch in extremely. This watch was fully serviced on 032918 all parts removed. Illinois 21 jewel bunn special 60 hour a 23 jewel watch is por with collectors item detail pocket watches railswest illinois watch co illinois exceedingly rare 23 jewel 163 type. His signature is engraved on the movements of all bunn special watches. Illinois bunn special 163 vintage railroad pocket watch 23.
Illinois bunn special 163 23 jewel 60 hour case 173. This size 16s watch bears a serial number of 5086563, which dates the watch to 1928. It has a very desirable true montgomery dial featuring an outer track with individual minutes numbered from 1 to 60, and the 6 inside the seconds dial, 21 jewels and is adjusted to temperature and 6 positions. Illinois 21 jeweled 60 hour bunn special, mint marked. Illinois bunn special pocket watches, east tennessee. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163 bunn special pocket watch movement. Probably why they were purchased by hamilton in about 1927. Sold 60 hour illinois bunn special, 21 jewels, 16 size. Illinois bunn special 21j 60 hour railroad pocket watch. Railroad pocket watch old pocket watches vintage pocket watch illinois jewels antiques pendants accessories ebay. Get the best deals on illinois lever antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. A fine gold filled railroad watch 60 hour elinvar bunn special 161a, no.
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Gro, very near mint mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces, few minimal mfs. Perhaps the best known illinois watch is the bunn special. Illinois 60 hour 23 jewel bunn special antique railroad pocket. However, all models 163a, 163, 161a and 161 were 60 hour mainspring watches. Vintage 16 illinois for sale fountain pens and pen parts. This pocket watch is by illinois watch co, is a 10k gold filled, bunn special, is a 60 hour, and is a 21 jewel. The watch has a screw off front bezel and back cover. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 21 jewels.
Vintage 1920s illinois bunn special 60 hour railroad grade pocket watch. Rare orig dial 163a 60 hour elinvar illinois bunn special. Folks we have a truly exceptional offering for your consideration in this illinois 21 jewel bunn special type iib, elinvar, with 60 hour motor barrel circa 1932. Illinois, bunn special, 60 hour, 21j jones and horan. This illinois bunn special model is 16 size case diameter 50 mm. Sixty hour bunn sepcial, motor barrel, 21 jewels, adjusted temperature six. Illinois antique pocket watches with 21 jewels 1920now.
This 1924 bunn special railroad watch was made by the illinois watch company in springfield, illinois. Not spelled out, that is, but, as the picture should show, it is marked motor barrel 60. Apw illinois, bunn special, grade 163, 23j 60 hour, type i marking, 16s, green goldfilled of original bunn special model 173 case, illinois. The bunn special is possibly illinois most famous railroad watch and most widely collected due to its exceptional beauty and performance. Illinois bunn special pocket watch, 60 hour movement, vintage. Illinois watches all prices for illinois watches on chrono24.
Westinghouse electric co type oa watt hour meter 100v 2 wire 60 cycle circa 1918. This is a very rare and handsome antique illinois sixty hour bunn special pocket watch. Illinois bunn special pocket watches home facebook. Shortly after the bunn special became available as a cased watch, the illinois announced a. It is their grade 161 featuring 21 jewels, a 60 hour main spring, and the elinvar hair spring, plus, it is housed in the very desirable illinois bunn special model 107 case. Illinois 161a elinvar 60 hour bunn special railroad pocket. Dial has hairlines partially around the outer border. Illinois 16 size pocket watch bunn special 60hr type 3 from 1929serviced. H3e illinois bunn special 16s 23j 10k gf antique railroad pocket watch c. Illinois bunn special 60 hour, 23 jewel, 16 size, pocket.
It has a double sunken porcelain, a double roller, motor barrel, is signed, and blank back cover. Illinois bunn special 21j, 60 hour, railroad pocket watch. Illinois watch company bunn special in motion youtube. Its being a family piece makes it even better thanks for sharing it. 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 pocket watch lines. This watch is a rail road grade and was made in 1927. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour 161a highest. A number of these are detailed and pictured in a nawcc pocket watch. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watc.
Vintage 1927 illinois pocket watch bunn special handwinding. Running illinois bunn special type iii model 14 21j 10k gold filled pocket watch. Illinois bunn special type iii 60 hour railroad grade pocket. Illinois bunn special 60 hour 21 jewel type iii railroad. Vintage illinois watch company bunn special 21 jewel rr pocket watch 60 hr. Vintage 16 size sixty hour bunn special illinois pocket watch from 1927. There were numerous other bunn special models, but these were the top. I have currently purchased a 60 hour bunn special by illinois off ebay. Illinois bunn special 60 hour antique pocket watch 21j.
The 16 size, lever set movement contains 23 jewels is temperature adjusted plus 6 positions and features a motor barrel, double roller, gold train and gold jewel settings. The illinois pocket watch service that i offer you is safe, prompt and precise. Illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches for sale ebay. The rare dial has no hairlines or cracks and is about as perfect as you can get with a porcelain pocket watch dial.
Illinois 161a elinvar 60 hour bunn special railroad pocket watch. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163 bunn special marked elinvar on the balance bridge pocket watch movement. Usually these dials have hairlines or chips but this one is absolutely flawless. Porcelain double sunk dial with subsidiary seconds, marked illinois 23 j bunn special 60 hour 6 positions. Illinois was ahead of its time in many respects in the early 1900s. Fs illinois sangamo special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch. From my knowledge and reference material, all aspects of this watch are correct and i believe it is all original. This is an illinois 60 hour bunn special pocket watch with sixty hour dial. Illinois watch company 1924 bunn special railroad watch. Make offer 1919 illinois bunn special 60 hour pocket watch 23 jewels 10k gold filled 6 pos. The illinois watch company has developed a very strong collector market for their high. Illinois bunn special 60 hour elinvar 161a 21 jewel antique pocket watch jy325. Fully signed illinois bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour double sunk dial with minor.
Very excellent condition, illinois by hamilton 16 size 21 jewel lever set model 161a elinvar 60 hour bunn special. Antique illinois pocket watch repair, mechanical illinois. Find illinois pocket watch bunn special from a vast selection of pocket watches. Here is a great looking illinois 16 size, 21 jewel lever set, open face, bunn special 60 hour that is railroad all the way. This first class railroad grade pocket watch features the unique 60 hour mainspring. In this section, you will find a nice selection of vintage illinois pocket watches that are typically considered gents size, although in many cases would also be appropriate for a woman to carry.
Everything about this watch is in excellent condition. I was wondering if anyone knows how rare these are, because i found one auction site that says it is one of 500 in total production. Ive restored hundreds of these brilliant timepieces over the decades and i invite you to read more about my guaranteed services. Illinois bunn special 161a type iip 60 hour elinvar in 107 pagoda case running. Illinois 161 elinvar bunn special, rr grade, pocket watch. This is a really beautiful watch that runs well and keeps great time. Illinois pocket watch bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour 161a. Vintage 1927 illinois 21j 60 hour bunn special type iii 16sz wbunn special case.
You are viewing a very fine quality gold filled open face pocket watch. Pre owned mens illinois 161 a elinvar bunn special 60 hour watch. The watch is housed in a near mint bunn special signed case 14k white gold filled mode 108. Today i have for sale a very rare and high grade railroad watch, the 23 jewel illinois sangamo special with the rare montgomery dial. Illinois bunn special 163 23 jewel 60 hour case 173 the dial is the highly desirable marked version which is in absolutely perfect condition. Up for sale is a beautiful antique 16 size illinois 21 ruby jewels 60 hour bunn special pocket watch. Goldbergs pocket watch collection illinois watches. Pre owned mens illinois bunn special 60 hour watch. Illinois 16s 21j bunn special 60 hour pocket watch.
Very nice illinois bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour pocket. Illinois 21 jeweled 60 hour bunn special, mint marked dial. Illinois bunn special 21 jewel 60 hour railroad watch circa 1920s. Illinois bunn special type iii 60 hour railroad grade. The watch was exactly as listed, and one thing about it caught my eye. Illinois 60 hour bunn special pocket watch w60 hour dial. A closeup view of an illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163 bunn special marked elinvar on the balance bridge pocket.
What makes this watch very desirable is that its a 14 k white gold filled case that has a mirror finish that show almost new, some light scratching and a small nick on the side of the case. Here is a high quality, high grade illinois pocket watch with 23 jewels, 60 hour wind, bunn special grade 163. Mens illinois 161 a elinvar bunn special 60 hour for sale. I am not sure of the value or if i should try to clean the watch my. Since 2002, liveauctioneers has made exceptional items available for safe purchase in secure online auctions. Illinois later produced an extensive line of extremely fine and accurate railroadgrade pocket watches like the sangamo special, bunn special and santa fe special. Illinois pocket watch repair and illinois pocket watch servicing is the focus of this page. Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch ebay.
Illinois, bunn special, grade 163, 23j 60 hour jones and horan. The sixth gun book five winter wolves script cullen bunn art brian hurtt. There are also several tiny marking inside the case that you can only see with a loop that i dont know what they mean. This highest grade illinois pocket watch is lever set and stem wound and is a size 16 measuring 2 inches in diameter, the most popular of sizes. Vintage 1927 illinois 21j 60 hour bunn special type iii 16sz w bunn special case. One thing i noticed comparing a running normal bunn special from 1922 with a 60 hour. This is a fan page for all of us who admire the illinois bunn special pocket watches. Illinois bunn special 163a 60h elinvar 23j 14k gf 16s rare price reduced. The early illinois models were keywound and keyset and are quite collectible today. This is a nice example of a railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company.
Illinois bunn special 23 jewel 60 hour pocket watch. New listingantique 1927 illinois 14 bunn special 60 hr 10k gf 21j 16s pocket watch running. Near museum quality 1923 16s 14k gold filled illinois bunn special pocket watch. I am new to watches i inherited quite a number of them. Illinois bunn special pocket watch, 60 hour movement, vintage 1927 has been declared an antique and was approved for sale on. There were numerous other bunn special models, but these were the top grades and the most expensive to purchase. Illinois pocket watches pocket watch, wristwatches. This particular watch has a 60 hour motor barrel with a specially designed mainspring that produced 60 hours of runtime a very advanced feature for the time, most quality watches ran for about 42 hours. Up for sale is a mint illinois 21 jeweled, 60 hour bunn special railroad pocket watch. Illinois made many rr grade pocket watches, most in sizes 18 and 16, but also 17. Rare 23 jewel illinois 163 bunn special 60 hour, 05.
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