Folks, I know times are tough. Where does one put what little money they have to invest? In these turbulent times why not a tried and true proven investment? These Hamilton made Illinois are about as sound a decision as you can make, and right now is an excellent entry point price wise. You will thank me down the road if you're lucky enough to own this one, believe me...Circa 1930, LS, adjusted to Temp. and 6 Positions, double roller, motor barrel, gold train, RR Grade/Approved, marked Grade 161, this is a landmark Illinois Bunn Special Sixty Hour 161. It also features a very nice hard to find yellow gold filled 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...it's quite the railroad.Very hard to find low production Type II 161 21J Sixty Hour!
Case... is a Keystone J. Boss 10K yellow gold filled Model #107 (Also known as the "Napolean Bow") Case. In beautiful condition, Plain Polished Back still shines like a mirror. Very hard to find these Model 107 cases this nice and complete! Nice Original Crown and Bow, Glass Crystal. 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 not find a much nicer example.
Dial... is original double sunk Illinois bold arabic type Montgomery dial. One hl at 4 that you'll never see without a loupe. This Monty dial in near perfect shape like this is one of the hardest to find of all Illinois' dials, folks, and this one is about as good as they get. Gorgeous blued spade hands. Beautiful, clean Illinois Monty Dial!
Movement... is Illinois' famous Bunn Special Sixty Hour. It is the Type II, marked 21 Jewels on train bridge and Sixty Hour and 161 on bottom. Also marked Adjusted Temp. and Six Positions, gold train. The movement is in mint as new condition, showing no scratches and/or deterioration. Black lettering still standing out as when new. Only 2,033 of these fine railroads were made, one of the lowest production numbers of all Hamilton marked Bunn Special grades! 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 Type II 21J Sixty Hour 161 as you'll find . 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.
I was able to get this beauty at a very good price and 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. At this price I can't think of a better rock-solid investment than this beautiful Illinois! 21 Jewels Sixty Hour Type II 161 with a beautiful Model #29 Case and a gorgeous Montgomery dial at a great price!....$1195.00
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