Bidspirit auction | Illinois Watch Co. Bunn Special

Illinois Watch Co. Bunn Special 21 Jewel 14 karat Gold Filled Railroad Grade Pocket Watch - An open-face railroad grade pocket watch produced by the Illinois Watch Co. The white porcelain enamel dial features bold black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track with red markers at five-minute intervals, and a sunken sub-seconds dial at the six o'clock position. The dial is signed ILLINOIS. The movement is a high-grade 21-jewel manual-wind grade Bunn Special, featuring intricate damaskeening and signed in script Bunn Special, ILLINOIS WATCH Co. SPRINGFIELD, 21 JEWELS, DOUBLE ROLLER, and ADJUSTED TEMP. AND SIX POSITIONS. The movement bears the serial number 4464159. The case is a 14 karat gold-filled screw-back and bezel style with a decorative coined edge. The interior case back is stamped with the Keystone Watchcase logo of a crown and scales, J. BOSS, 14K GOLD FILLED, and serial number 7732137. Several hand-scratched service marks are present, including one dated 3-21-27. Per user-provided data, the watch runs. Case diameter: approximately 50 mm (16 size). The enamel dial shows visible hairline fractures, notably between the 4 and 5 o'clock positions and near the 7 o'clock position. The 14 karat gold-filled case exhibits light surface scratches and minor wear to the finish consistent with age and use. The movement appears well-maintained and clean. Functional status is noted as running.