For many collectors and serious pocket watch connoisseurs, the Bunn Special timepiece featured in today's offering needs no introduction... Having established a reputation as one of the top tier Railroad Watches because of its durability, simplicity, and care taken in the manufacture of its movement, the 23 jewel Bunn Special's unique qualities have landed it among the truly collectible vintage American pocket watches.
Here are some of its features:
* Twenty four of the highest quality synthetic ruby jewels
* Adjusted to insure precise timekeeping
* Hardened and tempered, compensating balance with solid gold screws including the timing screws; positive micrometric regulator
* Solid gold raised jewel settings
* Breguet overcoiled hairspring
* Specially constructed dust-proof case
* Beautifully decorated movement
* Glass enamel double sunk Gothic style dial
The gold filled case engraved with a train is in excellent condition with light wear. The glass enamel dial has a chip near the center post and a missing dial foot beneath the dial. And the high-grade movement is clean.
Our watchmaker has freshly cleaned and oiled the movement. Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Co.
Country of origin: United States
Serial no.: 1,400,274
Year built: c. 1900
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case style: Open face
Setting type: Lever set
Case material: Gold filled
Case markings (inside back): Gibraltar, Guaranteed, Gold Filled, Warranted 35 Years, 4341307
Case condition: Excellent condition with light wear
Bow condition: Excellent
Dial: Enamel, double sunk with Gothic numerals, chip near the center post and a missing dial foot beneath the dial
Hands: Blue steel, spade
Movement type: Extremely high grade keyless pocket chronometer, rhodium plated, decorated, 24 Jewels, adjusted for very accurate timekeeping
Movement markings: Bunn Special, Springfield Ill, 24 Ruby Jewels, Adjusted, 1400274
Crystal type: Mineral glass, antique, excellent condition
Serviced: Yes, cleaned and oiled.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
Box/Papers: BOX - Mahogany watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
We offer a 100%
satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way
unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime
within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our
client's expectations throughout the buying experience.
All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially
constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All
watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic
shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail,
and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier.
International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.
The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any
required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and
taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be
guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not
recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed
to be waterproof.