ILLINOIS Watch Co.
The Illinois Watch Company was one of the premier American watch manufactures. It was founded on December 23, 1870, in Springfield, Illinois by John C. Adams, John Whitfield Bun, and various additional financiers. Twenty years later, Jacob Bunn, Jr. took over and ran the company until his death in 1926.
"Today, these watches are prized by collectors and designers for their look and reliability. Engineered during a time when the automobile still sported wooden spokes, this futuristic wrist-maniche is glorious."
1916 Illinois Wristwatch
We have today a stunning timepiece, a vintage Illinois wristwatch, private jewelry cased. This is a very UNIQUE watch with an original Illinois movement dated from 1916; manual-winding watch 3/0s size, 15 jewels, grade 23, made in Springfield, Illinois.
This watch is over 100 years old (most Illinois models are very old) and still has a gorgeous beige dial with golden Arabic Numerals, bold minute marks and matching hands. The dial is signed "ILLINOIS".
This watch is the plain round case with fancy lugs design; 104K rolled gold plated bezel and stainless steel back. It is coming with a brand new signed "Geunine Leather" brown two-pieces strap.
It is a very attractive looking watch, a very unique timepiece. It is in LOVELY condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!
Movement:
ILLINOIS WATCH Co.
Springfield
Grade 23
17 Jewels
Serial # 2930169
Case Back Signed:
10K R.G.P. Bezel
Stainless Back
5616376
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 30
Case Lug to Lug 37.5
Case Thickness 12
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than todays offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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