Private Label Hunter Case Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch CA1895 | 21 Jewel

ITEM-2582
$900.00
Private Label Hunter Case Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch CA1895 | 21 Jewel
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Private Label Hunter Case Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch CA1895 | 21 Jewel

ITEM-2582
$900.00

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Rare to find private label railroad pocket watches and in a hunter case too. This movement also has the Chalmer’s regulator, which is scarce among Bunn Specials.


A standout piece for collectors, this Bunn Special combines railroad-grade performance with the added appeal of a display case, making it both a functional timekeeper and a visually impressive example of horological history.


Details:
MAKE
Manufacturer: Illinois
Model: Bunn Special
Country: USA
Type: Man’s
Serial #: 1283154
Circa Date: 1895
CASE
Size: 18 Size.
Style: Hunter Case.
Material: Yellow Gold Filled.
Decorations:  Machined.
Conditions:  C  3  (The case is in Very Good condition)
DIAL
Color: White.
Type: Double sunk porcelain dial.
Numerals: Arabic Numerals.
Hands: Spade Hands.
Conditions:  D  3-50  (The dial is in Very Good condition – hairline(s) barely visible)
MOVEMENT
Jewels: 21 Jewels.
Setting: Lever Set.
Escapement: Lever Escapement.
Material: Nickel.
Layout: Full Plate Layout.
Signed:  Chapman & Armstrong Galesburg Ill.
Conditions:  M  3  (The movement is in Very Good condition)

The Illinois Bunn Special is one of the most iconic names in American railroad timekeeping, representing precision engineering during the golden age of pocket watches. Early examples from the 1890s are particularly collectible, especially those featuring private label retailer signatures, which add both rarity and historical significance.
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Hunter case Bunn Specials are far less common than open face models, making this example especially desirable. The inclusion of a Chalmer’s regulator further enhances its appeal, as this feature is seldom encountered and sought after by advanced collectors. Private label watches like this one, signed Chapman & Armstrong of Galesburg, connect the piece directly to the retail networks that helped distribute fine timepieces across the United States in the late 19th century. Whether for a serious collection or as a standout historical piece, this Bunn Special offers a rare combination of features, condition, and provenance.