I landed this watch last week and was rewarded with a really cool case. I thought this was going to be a WOW case... but it is engraved with MWA in the woodsman emblem.

It turns out MWA is Modern Woodsmen of America and even though founded by the same man, is not affiliated with WOW Woodsman of the World.

The real bonus is this true Burlington Hunter Display case with a rear bezel and crystal rather than a covet. I'm certain, this is quite original and not an aftermarket modification.

Front

back

dial and hands are near perfect

This movement was quite gummed up, but cleaned up great with no technical issues of any kind.

It was a bear to photo through the glass.

Hinge and bezel detail. All looks original to me.

Nice looking watch Paul.

Your case design can be seen here:
Complete Burlington Watch Catalog

RR

Paul, a Getty 3-finger factory engraved Hunter cased grade 185 19J in that condition is a rare find! Look for a flat hunter crystal for that back cover.

Thank you Richard, I really enjoy these old catalogs.

Dave, The new crystal is in place. 17-14/16 profile 7... It's crystal clear! But made taking the movement photo a real chore. It is a really nice look.

not rare I have few why do we trow rare so often in here? It might be hard to find in that condition but not rare at all.
do search in here and you will find few of those my 2 cents.
BTW Paul nice watch.

Peter,

Dave has a thing for the Getty's... and was just being nice...

IMHO, the case with the rear glass is far more rare than the movement.

This one will stay in my personal collection for a long time. I don't have that many "sacred cows".. but this one will join that herd.

never mind I did not notice the glass on back
wow.

Nice to look at, dial and movement; it's a show-off watch, boys.


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Thank you Ken, Hi accolades from one of our most discerning members. I appreciate it.

Greetings to all who have followed this post.
I was going to list a very similar watch for sale on eBay last week when I came across this posting. Seems like others here might be interested. So I will post a listing in our auction section here. Hope maybe there might be better interest. I need to take the required photos.

Look for the listing later this evening.

Illinois Burlington Glass Cover Hunter Case

Michael