Bunn Special question

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June 20, 2005, 11:55

Aaron Bereiter

Bunn Special question

Good day, what kind of case would be correct or this watch? and does the dial in the second photo look correct.
Thanks,

June 20, 2005, 11:55

Aaron Bereiter

Any comments on the originality of these dial and hands?

June 20, 2005, 14:15

Larry K. Burwell

Hi Aaron,

Your dial and hands are exactly right for this movement. The hands are surely plum (purple) in color. The movement should be in a first model yellow or white gold-filled case marked inside Bunn Special.

Regards, Larry

June 20, 2005, 18:07

Lindell V. Riddle

Aaron,

Your Bunn Special number 4940245 is from 1927 production, shortly before the Hamilton takeover. I'd agree with Larry on your movement hands and dial being credible as an original combination. The Bunn Special factory cases from that time will usually have serial numbers around the 7,200,000 to 7,600,000 area.

Another important point, during 1927 it was still possible for jewelers to purchase individual movements. For that reason, although we all prefer factory cased watches we also realize an after-market case without additional screw marks could in fact be correct and original to a given movement.

Lindell

June 20, 2005, 21:14

Chris Abell

While you are there, can you check this one over for correct case, dial, hands,
Sr No 5152319, Mod 29 case

June 20, 2005, 21:15

Chris Abell

June 20, 2005, 21:16

Chris Abell

June 21, 2005, 15:31

Tom Huber

Chris, The dial on your watch would not be correct for Aaron's watch. As you will note on yours, it is what is called an "outie" dial. The hour markers point out. These were standard on the Bunn Special after the Hamilton takeover. Aaron's dial is an "inny" dial and is correct for his watch.

Tom

June 21, 2005, 16:08

Lindell V. Riddle

I would agree,

Everything about the example Chris provided is 1929 correct. The movement, hands, dial and case all could well have very well started out together. But as Tom mentioned, nothing you see there would be appropriate for Aaron's watch.

The Hamilton influence caused dramatic changes in Illinois Watches. One further note about Chris's watch... shortly after that one the "Co." was dropped and the movements were then signed "Illinois Watch - Springfield" until the end.

June 21, 2005, 17:33

Chris Abell

Thanks Lindell and Tom,
I just wanted a second opinion on all parts correct make up, so much swopping around recently hard to keep track on a correct build.