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 Rochester, NY

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Illinois Bunn Special
Serial #4728338

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Manufacturer Illinois
Grade Bunn Special
Serial Number 4728338
Size 16s
Model 14 Type I
Jewel Count 21j
Setting Lever
Finish Nickel
Case Material Goldfilled
Case Manufacturer Wadsworth Watch Case Co.
Case Grade/Model First Model A*
Case Serial # E8198 / 7278198
Case Details *First Model A as per bow design.

EXCELLENT condition.

Very small ding on the rim of the flat back.

Back of case stamped:
Bunn Special
MODEL

Wadsworth
QUALITY
14 Karat
Gold Filled
PAT'S PEND'G
7278198 (matching numbers on case and bezel)
Dial Material Glass Enamel
Dial Type Double-Sunk
Dial Style Arabic
Dial Signing Name Illinois
Dial Details Illinois Extra Heavy Arabic (as per May 1927 Illinois Circular No. 102 )
ref: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/bunn-special-dial.147535/
https://mb.nawcc.org/attachments/illinois-1927-bunnspecial-dials-jpg.364170/
https://mb.nawcc.org/attachments/thebluebook-1929-bunnspecial-jpg.364343/

Illinois Extra Heavy Arabic
Enamel, Double-Sunk
c.1914-1928
No. 5291 (1923)
No. 114 (1927)

https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/company/illinois/research/illinois-16s-bunn-special-dials


Small hairline at approx. 2:30 near edge.
Movement Markings Bunn Special
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Motor Barrel 60
21 Jewels
Adjusted
Temp. And
Six
Positions
Double Roller
Contributed to the database by howdydave on October 27, 2017.
This collection record was most recently edited on November 11, 2019.