DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, Bunn Special Grade 163A, 23J 60 Hour Elinvar, Type IIB marking, 16S, two-tone white and green GF OF original Bunn Special Model 173 case with factory executed pattern back engraving, SW-LS, WE-DSD marked "Illinois Bunn Special 23 Jewel 60 Hour," fully capped lever escapement with AMAC balance and blued Elinvar HS, jeweled barrel arbor, 23J, GJS, GT, interrupted ray pattern NI damascene, s#5448331. A top example with scarce and very desirable two-tone pattern back case, this particular engraving design is identified as "Curtain Pattern" in Mike Chamelin's comprehensive Bunn Special book.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, near mint mvt condition overall, bright lustrous surfaces with only few minimal MFS; dial perfect; hands mint; very near mint case shows almost no wear, some MFS to pattern on rear, no dents or dings, crisp detail, case back and band with matching full 7087847 serials and bezel with hand scribed 837 Roman numerals on its underside (due to closeness of number we believe bezel is likely original but with a scribing error on middle digit); bow tight, crown shows little wear; clean plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$2400
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$3200
PRICE SOLD:
$2800
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