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."
ILLINOIS "ACE" Wristwatch
"The Illinois ACE is a fairly common but highly desirable Illinois model."
This is a stunning timepiece, a vintage Illinois ACE model wristwatch. The serial number indicates that this watch is dated from 1928.
It is a manual-winding watch grade 24, 17 jewels movement, sub second hand, made in Springfield, Illinois.
After 90 years, it still has an unique silver finish and cross pattern dial with luminous Arabic Numerals, black minute marks and matching luminous hands. The second hand is located at 6 and the dial is signed "ILLINOIS" as well.
It is a fancy octagon shape plain case, all in 14K white gold filled. It is coming with a vintage black "Genuine Leather" two-pieces strap. It is a very attractive looking watch, it is in good condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
ILLINOIS WATCH Co.
Springfield
Grade 24
17 Jewels
Movement Serial # 5104273
Case Serial # 2128
Case Back Markers:
Wadsworth
Quality
14 KARAT
Gold Filled
7752128
Measures (mm):
Case 30.6 x 31
Case Lug to Lug 37.4
Case Thickness 9.8
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 somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
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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