DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, scarce hunting case Bunn Special 21J, model 8, 16S, 14K HC recase with gold cuvette engraved with name, initial on front shield, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, rayed pattern NI damascene, s#3347887. Gross weight of assembled watch 66.7 dwt (103.8 g). Scarce watch with a total production of 650 made per Mike Chamelin's Bunn Special book, this movement is identified as "Variant C" per the book's classification system and is the third out of four variants of rayed damascene Bunn Special 21J 16S HC.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, fine plus mvt condition overall, train bridge has an area of finish loss at the right side above the third wheel jewel setting, bright lustrous surfaces otherwise; dial rear has been examined and dial feet are intact and in correct model 8 positions (the HC lever-set models 8 and 12 have one dial foot in a unique location), dial near perfect with just a few small pinpoint surface nicks; excellent hands; case shows little wear, typical MFS, dent causing mild flat spot on band at 6, some small dings causing mild surface ripples to lids, good engraving and ET detail with bit of reduction at periphery; tight GF bow with some wear to brass, crown shows light wear; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1300
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$1800
PRICE SOLD:
$1000
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