Bunn 19J and others; I have questions

[royllsister]

My apologies to the board; I just didn't know where to post, lol. I will start a new thread as requested, thanks.

Here are the pictures of my Bunn 19 jewel, Adj. temperature, 5 positions, Isochronism marked SN 2037994. Case is C.W.C.C.O. and marked s/n 2098315. I wound
it a little and it runs great.

FYI, my Dad now 96 y/o inherited this watch (and two others) from his grandfather who passed away in 1951.

All information is greatly appreciated; thanks again.

Judy

 

[RRPocketWatch]

Have you got any pictures of the other two?
Here is the difference between the two:
https://mb.nawcc.org/picture.php?albumid=231&pictureid=1321

 

[royllsister]

I will call this "Illinois #2" as I try to keep them straight in my own mind.

This watch I cannot figure out how to open as it is not a hinged case and I have been all over this piece with no luck (lack of knowledge too!). I have taken pictures of the front and back in the hopes someone can enlighten me with any information about it.

Thanks,

Judy

 

[RRPocketWatch]

It most likely has threads and screws off. By the way nice watches! https://home.comcast.net/~k_singer/Opening_Pocket_Watch_Cases__k.htm

 

[royllsister]

Elgin.... I have questions

Here is the third watch, the "Elgin".

It is marked 14K inside, I think the pictures might be good enough for you to read all the markings but it bears s/n 26966503, Philadelphia Watch Case Co., and thats about all I know about this one except it runs great also. All three of these run just fine.

Thanks,

Judy

P.S. I have two more that are not in very good shape, not running. One is
marked "Bull's Eye" and the other one is "Endura Tuffy" both marked on face.

 

[royllsister]

Thank you so much! A tip from a pro and the back is off.

Here are the pictures of "Illinois 2", lol.

It is marked 19J, 3 position s/N 4180083, and the case is Star Watch Case Co., 10K gold filled with s/n 8239690.

Runs great.

thanks,
Judy

 

[Dr. Jon]

If the crystal on your large 18 size Bunn is a yellow as it looks you need to replacae it now. When crystals turn yellow they start to emit a corrosive vapor that eats the hands and gears under the dial. If the hands are still shiny you are better off with no crystal than the one that one it now.

 

[RRPocketWatch]

Hey.....You got it off....... GR8 job! Its fun to find out whats there huh?Nice watches! I will go look them up.....back soon!

 

[RRPocketWatch]

Your second (smaller) Illinois is a Model 10, 16 Size, Produced in 1923. 19 Jewels, Adjusted 3 Positions, Double Roller (If I'm not mistaken)

I get this running the serial number for the Elgin: 1923 Elgin Grade 345 17J class 114 12S 3/4 Plate pendant model 3
Search Results For "26966503"

Serial Number SN Range RunQty Name Year grade size code jewels Adj/reg/etc.-------------- -------- ------ ---- ---- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------------ 26966503 26962001 9000 1923 345 12s o3n3p 17j egrade total runs first yr last yr class size code jewels Adj/name----- ----- ----- -------- ------- ----- ---- ------ ------ ----------345 730900 201 1904 1932 114 12s o3n3p 17jClass 114: 12s OF 3/4 pend model 3
303 2215000 made 7j
304 13000 made 15j
311 171000 made 7j gilded
315 1033900 made 15j
345 730900 made 17j
364 16700 made 15j gilded
384 177900 made 17j Adj
394 5000 made 7j gilded 1950 MC says "12x16s" dial/hands
396 4400 made 15j gilded 1950 MC says "12x16s" dial/hands
997 2000 made 17j A4P Marked TRN. two tone really a G=345
998 4000 made 17j A4P Marked STR or ELT. really a G=345 "Star burst" damaskeening

 

[terry hall]

Here are the pictures of my Bunn 19 jewel, Adj. temperature, 5 positions, Isochronism marked SN 2037994. Case is C.W.C.C.O. and marked s/n 2098315. I wound
it a little and it runs great.

FYI, my Dad now 96 y/o inherited this watch (and two others) from his grandfather who passed away in 1951.

All information is greatly appreciated; thanks again.

Please see the updated information in post #16 on page 2 of the thread in the link below

https://mb.nawcc.org/showthread.php?p=444180#post444180