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Stock #
TM 5713
Burlington 16S 21J
By Illinois
Triple Signed Watch
Fancy Back Case
Monty Dial
Serial #
4248438


  Circa 1921, Lever Set, Adjusted to Temperature and Positions, here's another very nice Illinois Burlington 21 Jewel Watch...with a very scarce signed Burlington Case with a bird in flight on back!! Take a Look!

Case...is a beautiful 20 YGF Burlington model in good condition. Fancy back, crown and bow are good. No wear thru, looks nice!

Dial...is original double sunk Burlington Montgomery! One flake at lever under bezel, no hairlines. Triple matching Burlington RR "plum" hands as well.

Movement...is in very good condition, fully marked, clean, running and timing fine. Folks, you don't get a chance at a Burlington this clean triple signed with a hairline free Monty dial very often...especially at this low price. Take advantage of it while you can! Beautiful 21 Jewel Triple Signed Illinois Burlington with a Montgomery Dial! ......$299.00

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Stock #
TM 3925
Illinois 18S 21 Jewel
"A. Lincoln"
Adjusted 5 Positions
Rare Gothic Monty Dial
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 7,320
Rare Important Railroader
Serial #
2278044


  Circa 1910, Lever Set, Marked Adjusted to Five positions, 21 Jewels, RR Grade/Approved, this was one of Illinois higher grade 18 Size Railroads being produced at the time...The 18 Size 21 Jewel "A. Lincoln". These have all but disappeared, this one has a very low 7,320 production, so please give this a close look:

Case... is a very nice 20 Year Wadsworth YGF RR Case in excellent condition, fancy back, showing no wear thru. Nice crown and bow....glass crystal. Only the best as truly befitting President Lincoln. It's a beauty!

Dial... is an original Gothic Montgomery Dial signed Illinois in a straight line. No hairlines. One lite flake below 12 which cannot be readily seen w/o a loupe. Shows really well, as you can see. Triple matching original Illinois hands.

Movement... is fully marked as stated above. Extra nice condition, no scratches. Black lettering still standing out as when new. Only 7,320 of this type were ever made, and finding an A. Lincoln of any size is becoming difficult, an 18 size is almost impossible due to the low production. Good running order.
Folks, here's an excellent example of a very tough to find Illinois Railroad watch. This is a very important and rare Illinois railroad, named for our president, with low production. These are an excellent investment. This one has it all, in a total package President Lincoln (and you) will be very proud of! You'll be glad you own this one down the road........$599.00

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Stock #
TM 5710
Illinois 16S 21J
Bunn Special 60 Hour
161A Elinvar Type IIB
Mint 21 60 Dial
Only 5200 Produced
Benchmark Illinois!
Museum Quality
Serial #
5511242


  Circa 1936, LS, adjusted to Temp. and 6 Positions, double roller, motor barrel, gold train, RR Grade/Approved, marked Grade 161A and signed Elinvar on Train Bridge, this is a landmark Illinois Bunn Special Sixty Hour 161A Elinvar. It also features a near mint white gold filled Napolean Bow Model #107 Bunn Special Case, and a beautiful scratch free movement truly like new....feast your eyes on this bad boy...I did whatever I had to in order to bring this here for your viewing enjoyment as well...it's quite the railroad...truly museum quality. Very hard to find near mint Type IIB 161A 21J Sixty Hour!

Case... is a Keystone J. Boss 14K white gold filled Napolean Bow Model #107 Case. In as new condition, Plain Polished Back sports a monogram and still shines like a mirror. Look at the inside back of this thing! Beautiful original Crown and Bow. This was one of the original "cased at the factory" cases that these watches came in. Hamilton made all of the marked grade Bunn Specials (notice the word "Co." is deleted from the Illinois Watch markings on the movement.) You'll search a long time to find a nicer example.

Dial... is original double sunk Illinois bold arabic type dial marked Bunn Special on top and "21 Jewels Sixty Hour" above subseconds. Perfect...No hairlines!This marked 21 60 dial is one of the rarest hardest to find of all Illinois' dials, folks, and this one is as good as they get. Beautiful, clean, mint, Illinois 21 60 Dial!

Movement... is Illinois' famous Bunn Special Sixty Hour 161A. It is the Type IIB, marked Elinvar on train bridge and Sixty Hour and 161A on bottom. Also marked Adjusted Temp. and Six Positions, gold train. The movement is in extra nice condition, showing no scratches and/or deterioration. Black lettering still standing out as when new. This is the Type IIB 161E, this one was lowest production and is much harder to find. Only 5,200 of these fine railroads were made. Running well.
Hamilton Watch Co. bought out Illinois in 1928, and continued to manufacture Illinois watches first in Springfield, IL, then later at the main plant in Lancaster, PA.
Folks, this about as good of an example of the 21J Sixty Hour 161A as exists today. These are about gone from the marketplace, especially the finest examples such as these, no one wants to sell anything this nice, and consequently prices have skyrocketed. (This is the nicest I've seen in a long time) If you're wanting one of these for your collection, this would make an excellent choice. These Illinois mfg. by Hamilton are very special watches, sure to keep increasing in value over the years. You'll be awhile finding another this nice. I'd put this truly museum quality example up against any other anywhere. If you want simply the best, then this is for you. 21 Jewels Sixty Hour Type IIB 161A Elinvar with a beautiful Model #107 Case and a mint 21 60 dial!.......$2450.00

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Stock #
TM 5684
Illinois 16S 23J
Bunn Special
RED LETTER MOVEMENT
Nice Mod #29 Bunn Case
Nice Original Dial
Serial #
3815275


  Circa 1921, Lever Set, Adjusted Temp. and 6 positions, double roller, gold train, RR Grade/Approved, this is the scarcer desirable 23 Jewel version of the famous Bunn Special. This one is in beautiful condtion, and features a nice Arabic Illinois Dial and is cased in a beautiful Illinois Bunn Special Model #29 Case...Beautiful Railroader!!

Case... is a signed Bunn Special Model #29 White GF case with a plain polished back. Shows lite wear on high points as these Model 29s were prone to do, but way above average overall, and look at that back! Beautiful condition. Nice Crystal. Beautiful Bunn Special Case!

Dial... is also nice...it's an original Illinois double sunk glass enamel. One lite edgeflake by 5 in subseconds that's hard to spot and a miniscule hl at 32. Correct Illinois RR hands. Shows very well. Beautiful condition Illinois dial.

Movement... is also in like new condition. Beautiful red lettering still standing out as when it was new.These are seldom seen anymore. Top Book on this hi grade beauty is now $1,100.00!! Same movement powers the famous Illinois Ball that sells for over $3500! Super nice condition movement, running and timing very well!
Folks, these 23J Bunn Specials are becoming quite hard to find in today's marketplace, most having been put up long ago in private collections. You can't lose collecting these at this point in time. Down the road you'll be happy for making the decision today, especially this hi grade model and cased in the Model #29 Bunn Special Case! Beautiful 23J Bunn Special with an extra nice movement, Bunn Special Case, and nice Illinois Dial. Priced to sell quickly at only......$769.00

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Stock #
TM 3924
Illinois 18S 21J
Bunn Special
Rare Mint Original "Gothic" Dial
6 Pos. Mkd Adjusted Movement

Huge Silverode Case
Marked Double Roller
LOCOMOTIVE ON BACK!
Serial #
1785977


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  Circa 1906, LS, Adjusted to Temp, Six Positions, and Isocranism, marked 21 Ruby Jewels, marked double roller, RR Grade/Approved, this is another rare bird...The Illinois Bunn Special 21 Jewel RR Watch fitted with a very clean, mint no hairline Gothic Dial. You seldom see these here, for good reason...I simply cannot find clean examples like this!! It features a huge Case with a locomotive on back, and a beautiful engraved movement....they don't get much nicer in the 18S Illinois! Beautiful 21J Bunn Special

Case... is a Silverode Screw Back Type RR Case. In good condition, with a beautiful locomotive back and gold crown. All Business. Nice crown and Bow. New Glass Crystal just fitted...Locomotive Case!

Dial... is original and quite rare...a double sunk Illinois bold Gothic type dial. No hairlines on this scarce example! This is an original dial, not a reproduction!. Beautiful Gothic Illinois dial.

Movement... is one of Illinois' most beautiful...the 21J Bunn Special "Fishscale". Fully marked as stated above. The movement is in excellent condition, "fish scale" damaskeening and black lettering still standing out nicely. Running well and fitted a new glass crystal.
Folks, these have gone up ever since I've been in this, and continue to do so, so take advantage of this pricing while you can! They'll just get more expensive, especially this model marked 6 Positions. If you've been after one of these for your collection, here's one of the finer examples left. I probably can't replace it for this price. 21 Jewel Six Position Bunn Special With A Beautiful Locomotive Back!.....$OLD

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Stock #
TM 5648
Illinois 17S 23J
Sangamo Special 60 Hour
All Original...Nice!
Sangamo Special Case
Very Scarce Illinois
Serial #
4556373


  Circa 1925, Lever Set, Adjusted to Temperature 6 positions, and isochranism, double roller, gold train, Diamond, Ruby, and Sapphire Jewels in raised Gold Jewel Settings, oval top and bottom pallet jewels, gold balance screws, RR Grade/Approved, this is is a very scarce 17 size unmarked sixty hour 23 Jewel Illinois Sangamo Special!
This is a model 13 cased at the factory and is highly collectible!

Case... is a White GF Illinois "Sangamo Special" case with a plain polished back. Marked Sangamo Special on inside back. This is the special factory case, also one of the scarcest, screw front and back with flexible bow (most were a hinged front and back with rigid bow) It is in like new condition, showing no wear thru, like new crown and tight bow. Scarce 17 Size signed Sangamo Special factory case!

Dial... is the original 17 size Illinois. One miniscule hl below 30 at subseconds, other wise perfect. Triple matching correct original Sangamo Special hands.

Movement... is fully marked as stated above. Extra nice condition. Red lettering still standing out as when new. Good running order. Very little of these high grade beauties were ever made, few are available. Grab this one at a good price while you can! (Book is $2100, I've seen these sell for as much as $2750.00, and ones marked 60 Hour go for as much as $5000!)

Folks, here's another scarce one..and one of Illinois' finest! Don't let it get away at this price! Beautiful Like New Rare 23 Jewel Sangamo Special Sixty Hour in the factory Case!........$1795.00

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Stock #
TM 5649
Illinois 16S 19J
Bunn 19J 60 Hour Type III
Rare Original Illinois Railroad!
Beautiful YGF Case W/Deer
Marked "Sixty Hour"
1,500 Produced
Serial #
4838587


  Circa 1926, LS, Adjusted to temperature and five positions, double roller, motor barrel, gold train, RR Grade/Approved, this is another very special Illinois... A 19 Jewel Sixty Hour "Bunn" RR Watch fitted with the 60 Hour Mainspring! It features a 14K yellow gold filled Case with a beautiful fancy back with a deer, and a nice movement....Type III with only 1,500 production...check this one out, you'll not buy one like this for less! Bunn 19J Sixty Hour Type III!

Case... is a 14K 25 Yr yellow gold filled screw front and back. In like new condition, with a nice fancy back sporting a huge buck. Shows very well.

Dial... is original double sunk Illinois bold arabic type. Couple hairlines at 8 that cannot be seen except with a loupe on this rare desirable example...shows well. Original Illinois Dial.

Movement... is Illinois' rare Bunn 19 Jewel Sixty Hour Type III. It is marked "Sixty Hour" on the train bridge. Also marked Adjusted Temp. and Five Positions, gold train. The movement is in extra nice condition, running and timing well.
Folks, here's a rare opportunity to acquire one of Illinois finest and scarcest railroad timepieces...it's a nice one. Only 1,500 of these "Type III Bunns" of this type were made, and very few this nice ever surface.
If you've ever wanted this Illinois, I urge you to take advantage of this one while you can! May be some time before another will come along.
.....$949.00

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Stock #
TM 3877
Illinois 18S 21 Jewel
"MONTGOMERY WARD & CO."
Adjusted to 6 Railroad Positions
Near Mint Original Wards Dial
Wavy Ribbon Damaskeening
TOTAL PRODUCTION: 100!

Ultra Rare Important Railroader
Serial #
1404935


  Circa 1900, Lever Set, Adjusted 6 Positions (unmarked), marked 21 Jewels, RR Grade/Approved, this was one of Illinois higher grade 18 Size Railroads being produced at the time...The 21 Jewel "Grade 61" made for Montgomery Ward! These were catalog order watches, few were produced in 21 Jewel version, really a neat find! These have all but disappeared, this one has a very low 100 production, along with the very desirable ribbon wavy damaskeening, so please give this a close look:

Case... is a solveroid fancy screw back RR Case. Really a knockout Case! It is in excellent condition, showing no wear thru. Original period crown and bow....heavy glass crystal. It's a beauty!

Dial... is original DS glass enamel signed Montgomery Ward & Co!. Near perfect, one very lite flake at 6 under bezel which can't be seen. Triple matching original Illinois "moon" hands. Dial is priceless, folks. Beautiful Near Mint Illinois Montgomery Ward Dial!

Movement... is fully marked as stated above. Early not marked adjusted (but is railroad adjusted to 6 Positions) Extra nice condition. Wavy damaskeening still standing out nicely. Only 100 of this type were ever made according to the Blue Illinois Book Good running order, and keeping excellent time.
Folks, here's an excellent example of a very tough to find Railroad watch. This is a very important and rare Illinois railroad, with super low production. I have seen several 17 Jewel varieties but never a 21 Jewel Version! These are about as good as it gets in the 18S Railroad category, and I feel are an excellent investment. Think hard...will probably never be another!........$485.00

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