Nice 1897 21j RRG Illinois Bunn Special Pocket Watch

This beautiful timepiece is the Illinois Watch Company's most famous railroad grade watch, named after company co-founder John Whitfield Bunn. Produced in 1897, it is grade Bunn Special, model 6. The full plate, side-winder, lever-set movement is serial number 1398086. It is adjusted for position and spins on 21 jewels. Its crystal is flawless. The outer dial has a hairline crack at 3 o'clock. The rolled gold plate case exhibits only light wear. This size 16s watch is in good running condition and weighs 113.4 grams.