DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, Bunn Special Grade 161A, 21J 60 Hour Elinvar, Type IIP marking, 16S, two-tone white and green GF OF original Bunn Special Model 28 case, name engraved in rear, SW-LS, WE-DSD marked "Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel 60 Hour," fully capped lever escapement, replacement non-Elinvar balance and HS, 21J, interrupted ray pattern NI damascene, s#5561517.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, fine plus mvt condition overall, balance wheel is a non-Elinvar replacement (correct Elinvar balances have a continuous outer rim with no compensation splits, a split balance rim on an Elinvar marked mvt is indicative of a replacement), oxide on regulator spring, marring around balance cock screw, some typical scattered FS and MFS; dial with outer chapter hl near 10; excellent hands; case shows very little wear, typical MFS, few small nicks on band, no dents or dings, case component serials all correctly match; tight bow, crown shows very little wear; clean plastic crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$700
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$1100
PRICE SOLD:
$900
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