Unavailable|$600
1908 Illinois Gold-Filled Full Hunter Pocket Watch, Size 0S
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Beautiful antique Illinois pocket watch with white dial including black hands and a dedicated seconds dial.
Gold-filled
Unavailable|$1,435
Illinois 16-S Bunn Special 60 Hour Pocket Watch, circa 1929
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful example Illinois 16-S Bunn Special 60 hour base metal pocket watch, circa 1929.
Base Metal
Pocket Watch Bunn Special 21 Jewel Railroad Illinois Watch Co 18 Size
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dearborn, MI
Pocket Watch Bunn Special 21 Jewel Railroad Illinois Watch Co 18 Size Bunn Special Springfield Illinois 21 Jewels Adjusted Movement Serial Number 1664019 Size 18 Illinois Watc...
Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch Key Wind Working Sterling Silver 1886 Year
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Illinois co. pocket watch in good working condition.
Sterling Silver
Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Illinois Watch Company was renowned for their high grade railroad watches and exceptional accuracy.
Vintage 1922 Illinois 10 Karat Gold Pocket Watch, Works, Excellent Condition
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1922 Illinois 10kt Gold Pocket Watch, Works, Excellent Condition, Santa Fe Special, 21 Jewel, Illinois Watch Co.
Gold, 10k Gold
Illinois Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Towson, MD
One 1921 yellow gold filled open face Illinois Bunn Special railroad pocket watch serial number 3909834 size 16.
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Illinois Hunter Case Tricolor Gold Antique Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in South Pasadena, CA
Antique Illinois hunter case tricolor 14 karat gold pocket watch circa 1919.
14k Gold
14k Yellow Gold Illinois Open Face Hand Engraved Pocket Watch with White Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely beautiful pocket watch. Made by Illinois 1900s. Heavy gauge 14K yellow gold.
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Illinois Bunn Special Type III Model 14 21 Jewel 60 Hour Ca. 1929 Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Bunn Special Type III Model 14 21 Jewel 60 Hour Ca. 1929 Pocket Watch - Manual winding. 10K Gold Filled (52 mm).
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Railroad, Gold-Plated, Working, 17 Jewel
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage 1923 Illinois Pocket watch, Railroad, Gold Plated, Working, Size 16s, 17 Jewel, Openface, Model 9, Grade 706, Work, Black Numerals, Silver/Champagne Face, Gold Dial, It's wor...
Gold Plate
Art Deco Illinois Mens Wrist Watch Manual Antique Vintage Original 1940's
Located in Dearborn, MI
Art Deco Illinois Mens Wrist Watch Manual Antique Vintage Original 1940's Genuine Vintage Art Deco Illinois Wrist Watch Runs & Stops, Probably Needs a Good Cleaning Illinois ...
Illinois 14 Karat Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Fob and Banded Agate
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Illinois Material: 14k yellow gold Dimensions: FOB chain is 13 ¼-inches long Serial#: 480XXX MVT#: 729422 Weight: 69.3 w/mvt grams
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1911
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin National Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Hunters Case / Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1911 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 47 mm MOVEMEN...
Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Round Military Style Manual Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
This is a classic round watch made by the iconic house of Elgin, in Elgin Illinois.
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Illinois Watch Company Display Back Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
This sweet antique Illinois Watch Co. private label for Burlington Brass Pocket Watch, circa 1919 is converted to a skeleton watch with a glass display back for a mesmerizing view of...
Brass
1920s Vintage Illinois Watch Square Case, 10 Karat Gold-Plated
Located in San Diego, CA
The time period of this watch is estimate, however Illinois Watch company was in business from late 1800's through the 20th.
Diamond, Gold Plate
Illinois Silver Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1893 with Pocket Watch Chain
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Reference 651ZE METAL / MATERIAL: Silver CIRCA / YEAR: 1893 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 41mm Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Win...
Silver
Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Illinois Watch Company continued to innovate, introducing various sizes and grades of watches, including the highly regarded "Bunn ...
18k Gold
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
Throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Illinois Watch Company continued to innovate, introducing various sizes and grades of watches, including the highly regarded "Bunn ...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 22mm Length X 37mm Wid...
Gold, Stainless Steel
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
We have only seen a few of these models over the years and this one is in excellent condition. Illinois was renowned for their railroad watches and exceptional quality they were pur...
Gold-filled, White Gold
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1928 Modified Tortue Shape
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 28mm ...
Gold-filled
Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: New Yorker METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 34mm MOVEMENT / CA...
Gold-filled
Illinois Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1920
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1920 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT ...
Gold-filled
Vintage Gold-Plated Pendant Watch, Dolly Brand, Working, 15 Jewel
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
These watches were a private label called Ariston, Made by Illinois Watch Company.
Gold Plate
Burlington by Illinois Yellow Gold Filled Military Style Watch ca. 1914
Located in Long Beach, CA
This beautiful and very rare watch was produced by Burlington, a subsidiary of the Illinois Watch Company.
Illinois Nickel Silver Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1916
Located in Long Beach, CA
Illinois Watch Company was founded in 1869 in Springfield Illinois.
Sold|$1,800
Illinois Sportsman 1910 Nickel Silver Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
This may be the only example of an Illinois "sportsman" I have ever seen. The dial is original with a patinated background and it is certainly a watch with real radium numbers and ha...
1929 Vintage Illinois Central Pocket Watch, 14kt White Gold Filled, Working
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Illinois Central Pocket Watch, White Gold Filled with Gold Detail, Beautiful Engraving, 43mm by 43 mm Case, Chronograph, 1929.
Illinois Railroad Gold Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Illinois Railroad Gold Filled ca. 1923 Railroad Grade Pocket Watch - Manual winding; 21 Jewels Model 9 Bunn Special.
Gold-filled
Vintage Illinois Gold-Filled Pocket Watch
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Illinois gold-filled pocket watch. Open face, Size 12, Model 117 jewel double roller mechanism, 3/4 plate.
Gold-filled
Illinois Steel Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Illinois 305 Steel Pocket Watch expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this time piece to be viewed.
Steel
Illinois Bunn Special Brass Pocket Watch with Display Back
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Enjoy seeing the craftsmanship in this Illinois Bunn Special Brass Pocket Watch expertly restored with a unique display back allowing the intricate parts of this time piece to be vie...
Brass
Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
The movement is 7 jewel, hunting, working, and serial number 964103. Overall this pocket watch is in very nice condition. Manufacturer: Illinois Manufacturer Location: Springfield...
Vintage Gold-Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Year 1899, Model 1891, 7 Jewel, Size O
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
Illinois Watch Case, 20 year gold plated guarantee stamp.
Gold Plate
Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Leather Strap by Illinois, 1920s
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in McKinney, TX
Watch movements can be replaced by a watch repair shop for a relatively low price.
Gold-filled
Sold|$1,000
1907 Burlington Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
The Burlington Watch Co. was the mail order division of the Illinois Watch Company and known for producing beautiful high-grade pocket watches.
14k Gold
Illinois Gold-Filled Bunn Special Railroad Pocket Watch circa 1927
Located in New York, NY
Gold-filled Illinois Bunn Special pocket watch, circa 1927. The 51mm case has a screw bezel and back, by Wadsworth.
Gold-filled
Illinois Abe Lincoln 21 Jewel Manual Wind Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Dallas, TX
Manual winding; openface; nickel finish; lever set; 21 jewel. 10k yellow gold filled case keystone J. Boss 16s (51mm diameter). White enamel double sunk dial with subseconds. Pre-ow...
10k Gold, Yellow Gold
1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Banker, 14 Karat White Gold Filled, Working, 17
Located in San Diego, CA
1923 Illinois Pocket Watch, Banker, 14k White Gold Filled, Working, 12s Size, 17 Jewel, Openface, Squared Case, 43 mm Case, Adjusted.
Gold-filled, White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The tortue is still in the Cartier line today. The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Sold|$800
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The watch and case are entirely hand constructed. It is unusual to find watches from this era done with real enamel, fired in a furnace at 1500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The tortue is still in the Cartier line today. The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
ELGIN HISTORY The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Tonneau Shape Watch Circa 1931 with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
ELGIN HISTORY The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
He looked at utilitarian items and things in nature and by exaggeration, extension and stylization re-expressed them in jewelry and watches and other luxury items. ELGIN HISTORY T...
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1940's
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
ELGIN HISTORY The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
ELGIN HISTORY The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois.
Gold-filled
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