DESCRIPTION:
APW - Illinois, scarce hunting case Bunn Special 21J, model 8, 16S, 14K HC recase with gold cuvette, SW-LS, WE-DSD, fully capped lever escapement, 21J, rayed pattern NI damascene, s#4216321. Gross weight of assembled watch 56.1 dwt (87.4 g). Scarce watch with a total production of 700 made per Mike Chamelin's Bunn Special book, this movement is identified as "Variant D" per the book's classification system and is the final type of the four variants of rayed damascene Bunn Special 21J 16S HC.
CONDITION:
Mvt: GRO, excellent mvt condition overall, small oxide spots on winding wheels; 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 with hl at 8, hl below seconds-register; excellent hands, minute hand with oxide at its end; case shows light wear, typical MFS, few dings to lids, reduced engraving detail; tight brass bow, crown shows medium wear and is seated highly; good glass crystal.
ESTIMATE:
$1100
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$1500
PRICE SOLD:
$800
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