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-machine is glorious."
Illinois Watch Company 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.
1893 ILLINOIS
Grade 61
Pocket Watch
Made in U.S.A.
This is a collectible timepiece, a vintage Illinois pocket watch dated from 1893.
It is a manual wind pocket watch with an original Illinois Watch Co. Swing out mechanical movement (that opens by pulling the crown), grade 61, 15 Jewels, model 4, 18s, openface, sub second hand, made in U.S.A. The run quantity is 300 and the grade/model total production is 4,400 units.
Original white dial featuring bold Roman Numerals, black "railroad" minute track and blue steel matching hands. The sub second is located at 6 o'clock with Arabic Numerals every 10sec. The dial is also signed with the Illinois name/logo on top.
Cased in a 57.8mm round case with a coin design on it, all in silvercode.
After 130 years, it is a very collectible piece. It runs very well and keeps great time!
*The pocket watch holder is not included with the purchase of this pocket watch.
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Movement:
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
Safety Pinion
1183740
Case Back Markings:
Philadelphia Watch Case
Silverode
Measurements (mm):
Case 57.8
Case with Crown 77.4
Case Thickness 20.3
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) 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 today's 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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