Antique Illinois Pocket Watch Gentleman’s Dress Pocket Watch of the Day

We are pleased to offer for your consideration this high grade Illinois Pocket Watch, circa 1923. This Gentlemen’s Dress pocket watch of the day is a size 16 and measures 2 ⅛ inches in diameter. This all original pocket watch is stem set and stem wound. This Illinois size 16 dress pocket watch was a symbol of prestige and status and manufactured to the highest standards. We have a wonderful configuration; pristine Illinois Grade 305 movement, Railroad grade dial highlighted with blued spade whip hands, and housed in this Railroad grade Keystone Nickeloid case.

This is an excellent example of the late 19th early 20th Century ingenuity that made the American pocket watch a worldwide standard for beauty and accuracy in timekeeping.

All our treasured timepieces are completely disassembled, expertly cleaned and oiled (using the finest quality watch oil and gear grease) and adjusted for accuracy.

Full one year warranty.

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Description

Grade: 305
Some Marked “Electric Rail Road Special”
Manufacturer: Illinois
Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4377061
Grade: 305
Model: 7
Estimated Production Year: 1923
Run Quantity: 2,000
Total Production: 150,270
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Open face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: False Center
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Railroad Grade: No