Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
Illinois Open Faced Pocket Watch with Kiln Fired Enamel Dial from 1919
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced Pocket Watch METAL / MATERIAL
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
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
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. Both covers lavishly
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. In
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
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
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
Gold Plate
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
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch, circa 1911
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
the iconic house of Elgin, based in Elgin Illinois. The watch keeps excellent time and at nearly 110
Elgin Stainless Steel Art Deco Round Military Style Manual Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
house of Elgin, in Elgin Illinois. The watch keeps excellent time and has a rugged sport look to it
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial, circa 1940s
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In September of the same
Elgin Two Color Gold High Grade Oversized Wrist Pocket Watch with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
COMMITMENT The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch
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
Brass
1920s Vintage Illinois Watch Square Case, 10 Karat Gold-Plated
Located in San Diego, CA
10kt gold plated Vintage Illinois Watch twenty-six mm square case with sixteen mm Bracelet
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
Silver
Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
the Hamilton Watch Company. While Hamilton continued to produce watches under the Illinois name for a
18k Gold
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL
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
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
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL
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
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
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
Vintage Gold-Plated Pendant Watch, Dolly Brand, Working, 15 Jewel
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Watch Co. Produced by Illinois Watch Co. Beautiful vintage from the 1920's, 24 mm in diameter, the
Gold Plate
Burlington by Illinois Yellow Gold Filled Military Style Watch ca. 1914
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Burlington by Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Military / Campaign METAL
Illinois Nickel Silver Cushion Shaped Watch with Original Dial from 1916
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shaped Military Style METAL
Sold|$1,800
Illinois Sportsman 1910 Nickel Silver Watch
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sportsman / Campaign Style METAL
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
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
Gold-filled
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
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
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
Brass
Illinois 1886 Pocket Watch Working Case Heavy 7 Jewel Hunting
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in San Diego, CA
964103. Overall this pocket watch is in very nice condition. Manufacturer: Illinois Manufacturer
Vintage Gold-Plated Waltham Pocket Watch, Year 1899, Model 1891, 7 Jewel, Size O
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in San Diego, CA
, second hand dial, not working. Illinois Watch Case, 20 year gold plated guarantee stamp. This watch has
Gold Plate
Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Leather Strap by Illinois, 1920s
By Illinois Watch Company
Located in McKinney, TX
movement - By Illinois - Circa 1920s - Estate acquired - Good vintage condition with wear commensurate
Gold-filled
Sold|$1,000
1907 Burlington Railroad Pocket Watch
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
the mail order division of the Illinois Watch Company and known for producing beautiful high-grade
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
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
Gold-filled, White Gold
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, Tonneau Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
in Elgin Illinois. The watch looks in nearly new condition with a beautiful original dial. This is a
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Rose Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Tortue Shaped Watch from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In September of
Gold-filled, Rose Gold
Sold|$800
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, based in Elgin Illinois. The watch is very dependable and easy to service and can be worn all the time
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1950's with Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in
Gold-filled
Elgin White Gold Filled and Enamel Art Deco Ladies Watch from 1928
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
This rare American watch was produced by the legendary house of Elgin. from Elgin Illinois , one of
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Hand Engraved Pocket Watch from 1918
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch, 1950's Flawless Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
HISTORY The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch
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
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled De Luxe Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch circa 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
-expressed them in jewelry and watches and other luxury items. ELGIN HISTORY The Elgin National Watch
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Hunters Case Pocket Watch from 1900 with Kiln Fired Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
excellent original condition. We seldom see watches this old in such fine condition. This watch comes
Lord Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1940's
By Lord Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In September of
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Pocket Watch From 1891 with Original Kiln Fired Enamel Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
world complex world. The Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Flawless Original Waffle Dial 1940
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
in 1864 in Elgin, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In September of the
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold
Elgin Gold Filled Modernist Tank Style Watch with Flawless Original Dial 1950's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In September of the same year, the founders
Gold-filled
Lady Elgin Gold-Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
Art Deco Tank style watch was produced by legendary house of Elgin, from Elgin Illinois. It is
Gold-filled
Elgin Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch circa 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
house of Elgin, based in Elgin Illinois. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our
Gold-filled
Elgin Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch, ca 1940's with Flawless Original Dial
By Elgin
Located in Long Beach, CA
, Illinois, as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. In September of the same year, the founders
Gold-filled
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