illinois 24hs pocket watch

[Tocayo]

Can someone tell me how rare this pocket watch?

 

[Tocayo]

 

[Kent]

Can someone tell me how rare this pocket watch?

Tocayo;

Illinois serial number 4,730,683 is a 16-size, model 14, Bunn Special grade movement. 8,000 were made, making it a somewhat common movement.

However, the dial is unusual. I don't think I've ever seen one like it.

 

[grtnev]

Tocayo;However, the dial is unusual. I don't think I've ever seen one like it.

Same here - not to mention converting the normal Bunn Special movement from 12hr to 24hr.

Richard

 

[Bila]

Same here - not to mention converting the normal Bunn Special movement from 12hr to 24hr.

Richard

Is it converted, you would think so, but with out a look under the dial or checking the time phase over 24hrs we will not know for sure

 

[Appa69]

That crystal, though. Wow.

 

[luvsthetick]

That crystal, though. Wow.

A 1st for me, I have never seen a crystal like this. Curious about its purpose?

 

[Fred Hansen]

Cool dial, though my thought is far more likely an aftermarket product than an Illinois or Illinois/Hamilton factory produced piece.

Illinois did make a small number of original enamel dials with 24 hour arrangement of this style for one hour hand revolution per day, and apart from their usual 24 hour numbering these original enamel dials are consistent with typical Illinois dials of their period in terms of material, signature, and font.

 

[Tocayo]

Is it converted, you would think so, but with out a look under the dial or checking the time phase over 24hrs we will not know for sure

Already check and the time phase for 24 hours (one turn 24hrs)