Illinois Watch Co. was not behind to see the good reception that wristwatches received during WWI and felt the time has come for expanded wristwatch manufacturing. Without a doubt, the company maintained an obsession for every detail, producing timepieces that are not just exciting, but also elegant and extraordinarily well-crafted.
"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-machine is glorious."
1929 Illinois Canby
Illinois Watch Co. was one of the premier American watch manufactures. The Illinois Canby was introduced in 1923 and made for several years with with some variations.
This GORGEOUS timepiece is an original Illinois Rectangular or better known as Illinois Canby, dated from 1929; just a year after Hamilton bought Illinois Watch Co.
It has a high quality mechanical mechanism, a manual-winding watch 6/0s size, 17 jewels movement, grade 905, sub second hand, made in Springfield, Illinois.
This watch is over 90 years old (most Illinois models are that) and still has a silver satin dial with bold Arabic Numerals, minute marks and matching hands. As always popular, the second hand is located at 9 pattern. The dial is signed "ILLINOIS".
This watch is the plain rectangular case in 14k gold filled. It is coming with a vintage brown leather strap. It is a very attractive looking watch, a very unique design. It is in LOVELY condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!
Movement:
ILLINOIS WATCH
Springfield
Grade 905
17 Jewels
Serial # 5296091
Case Back Signed:
Watch Star Case Company
14Kt Gold Filled
7305796
Measures (mm):
Case 27.6 x 31
Case Lug to Lug 39.8
Case Thickness 8.5
Lug Width 16
Band Width 15
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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