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Illinois 16s Bunn Special Dials

The following gallery contains Illinois dials that are proper matches for 16s Bunn Special movements. Shortly after Hamilton purchased Illinois in 1927, the "arrows-in" style located at the hour markings changed to "arrows-out." Beware of after-market replacements and improper dials.

Two different signing styles are prevalent on proper Bunn Special dials. Early examples (c.1913-1914) are signed with a "straight" style while later examples are signed with the familiar "arched" style

"Straight" Style

c.1913-1917
Subtle Serif Caps

"Arched" Style

c.1917-1948
Defined Serif Caps

Illinois Early Diamond

Enamel, Double-Sunk
c.1913
Block Letter Signage
Photo by Jones & Horan

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Illinois Extra Heavy Arabic No. 114

Enamel, Double-Sunk
c.1917-1928
No. 5291 (1923 Material Catalog)
No. 114 (1927 Dial Circular No. 102)

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Illinois Montgomery #1

Heavy Arabic Figures No. 115
c.1917-1928
No. 5286 (1923 Material Catalog)
No. 115 (1927 Dial Circular No. 102)
Enamel, Double-Sunk

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Heavy Arabic Enamel No. 8183

Enamel, Single-Sunk
Introduced c.1927
Models 6/7/9/10/11/14
Grades 161, 163, 167, 169
No. 8183

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Illinois Montgomery #2

Montgomery Figures
Enamel, Double Sunk
Introduced c.1927

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Bunn Special 23j/60hr

Heavy Arabic No. 8162/8144
Enamel, Double-Sunk
Introduced c.1928
Model 14, Grades 161 & 163
No. 8162/8144
Photo by mldenison

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Bunn Special 21j/60hr

Heavy Arabic
Enamel, Double-Sunk
Introduced c.1928
Model 14, Grades 161 & 163

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Bunn Special 23j/60hr Montgomery No. 8145/8163/8184

Montgoemery Figures
Enamel, Double Sunk
Introduced c.1929
Model 14, Grades 161, 163, Group A
No. 8145/8163/8184

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Bunn Special 21j/60hr Montgomery

Montgoemery Figures
Enamel, Double Sunk
Introduced c.1929
Model 14, Grades 161, 163, Group A
Photo by yurgec

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Illinois 23J Bunn Special Montgomery

Montgomery Figures
"60 Hour 6 Positions"
Enamel, Double Sunk
Introduced c.1929
Also available in standard style without marginal figures
Photo by WARNPEACE

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Extra Heavy Arabic Silver No. 113

Silver Finish, Butler Center
Introduced c.1927
Models 4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12/14
Grades 161, 163, 167, 169
No. 8113/8285/8296 (No. 113, 1927)

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Sources:
Illinois Watch Dial and Hand Catalogue, December 26, 1930, Page 3
Illinois Dials, Circular No. 102, May 1927
Catalogue and Price List of Materials Manufactured by Illinois Watch Company, December 1923
American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co. Volume 2 by William Meggers and Roy Ehrhardt