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How do I open an Illinois pocket watch?

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How do I open an Illinois pocket watch?
To open an Illinois pocket watch, take it to a watch repair shop or a jeweler. Experts advise against attempting to open pocket watches on your own because doing so without the proper tools can damage the timepieces. On 1stDibs, find a range of Illinois pocket watches.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Illinois Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Rare Hammered Case and Red Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Illinois was one of America's premier watch companies making high grade railroad watches which kept time to within 3 or 4 seconds a day.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Watch Co. Currier Gold Filled Pocket Watch - Manual winding; Key wind, Key set.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Pocket Watches

Heritage Illinois Bunn Special Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Bloomington, MN
Heritage Illinois Bunn Special Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate This Illinois Watch Company Bunn Special pocket watch dates to approximately 1926 and features a 50 mm white gold pla...
Category

Early 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, White Gold

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Open Faced Pocket Watch Hand Engraved 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1919 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm MOVEMENT /...
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Illinois Two Tone Gold Filled Art Deco Opened Faced Pocket Watch from 1922
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
The case is in exceptional condition and appears to be nearly unworn. Illinois watch company produced some of America's finest most dependable railroad watches.
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Bloomington, MN
Hamilton 992 Pocket Watch in White Gold Plate This Hamilton pocket watch dates to approximately 1918 and features a 50 mm white gold plated case with decorative engraved detailing a...
Category

Early 20th Century Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Gold Plate, White Gold

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