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Illinois Wrist Watch

Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930's
Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930's

Illinois White Gold Filled Watch Art Deco Wrist Watch 1930's

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Commodore / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Stainless Steel Automatic Art Deco Watch circa 1950's
Illinois Stainless Steel Automatic Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

Illinois Stainless Steel Automatic Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modernist Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch
Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

Illinois White Gold Filled Rare Model Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Railroad Grade Bunn Special Mens Gold Filled Pocket Watch Circa 1923
Illinois Railroad Grade Bunn Special Mens Gold Filled Pocket Watch Circa 1923

Illinois Railroad Grade Bunn Special Mens Gold Filled Pocket Watch Circa 1923

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Boston, MA

An early 20th century Illinois Watch Company Railroad grade Mens Pocket Watch. The watch features a

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Antique Mens 21 Jewel Gold Filled Pocket Watch
Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Antique Mens 21 Jewel Gold Filled Pocket Watch

Illinois Railroad Bunn Special Antique Mens 21 Jewel Gold Filled Pocket Watch

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Boston, MA

This Illinois Watch Company pocket watch is crafted in gold-filled material. The watch features a

Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap
Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap

Illinois Two Tone Art Deco Watch circa 1931 with Original Period Strap

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Watch Company. While Hamilton continued to produce watches under the Illinois name for a short period

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's with Original Dial

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Long Beach, CA

Watch Company. While Hamilton continued to produce watches under the Illinois name for a short period

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial
Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

Illinois White Gold Filled Picadillo Art Deco Watch from 1928 with Original Dial

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

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Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch Key Wind Working Sterling Silver 1886 Year
Illinois Watch Co. Pocket Watch Key Wind Working Sterling Silver 1886 Year

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. Year 1886. The case is sterling silver

Category

Vintage 1980s American Victorian Wrist Watches

Materials

Sterling Silver

Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa
Illinois 18Kt Solid White Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's
Illinois White Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1930's

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

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Leather Strap by Illinois, 1920s
Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Leather Strap by Illinois, 1920s

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1920
Illinois Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch from 1920

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1928 Modified Tortue Shape
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1928 Modified Tortue Shape

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case
Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial
Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold, Stainless Steel

Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928
Illinois White Gold Filled New Yorker Art Deco Rare Model circa, 1928

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

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Illinois Sportsman 1910 Nickel Silver Watch
Illinois Sportsman 1910 Nickel Silver Watch

Illinois Sportsman 1910 Nickel Silver Watch

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Sportsman / Campaign Style METAL

Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1920s Vintage Illinois Watch Square Case, 10 Karat Gold-Plated
1920s Vintage Illinois Watch Square Case, 10 Karat Gold-Plated

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

Category

Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold Plate

Illinois Abe Lincoln 21 Jewel Manual Wind Railroad Pocket Watch
Illinois Abe Lincoln 21 Jewel Manual Wind Railroad Pocket Watch

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...

Category

20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Illinois Viking White Gold Filled Wristwatch 1929
Illinois Viking White Gold Filled Wristwatch 1929

Illinois Viking White Gold Filled Wristwatch 1929

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Illinois Viking 14K White Gold Filled circa 1929. Case measuring 30 x 38mm and featuring sculpted

Category

Vintage 1920s American Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Illinois Gold Filled "Beau Brummel" Wristwatch circa 1930s
Illinois Gold Filled "Beau Brummel" Wristwatch circa 1930s

Illinois Gold Filled "Beau Brummel" Wristwatch circa 1930s

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Illinois "Beau Brummel" model white gold filled case wristwatch, circa 1929. Great looking classic

Category

Vintage 1930s American Wrist Watches

Materials

Gilt Metal

ILLINOIS White Gold-Filled "Picadilly" Wristwatch circa 1929
ILLINOIS White Gold-Filled "Picadilly" Wristwatch circa 1929

ILLINOIS White Gold-Filled "Picadilly" Wristwatch circa 1929

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Illinois white gold-filled "Picadilly" horizontal-egg-shaped case, circa 1929, with smooth bezel

Category

20th Century American Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold

Illinois White Gold-Filled Beau Geste Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1929
Illinois White Gold-Filled Beau Geste Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1929

Illinois White Gold-Filled Beau Geste Tonneau Wristwatch circa 1929

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Illinois White Gold-Filled Beau Geste tonneau wristwatch with engraved bezel and sides, circa 1929

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels

1934 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Raleigh, NC

its own unique wrist watch cases. The company cased and boxed its watches at the factory, marking the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels
1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels

1932 Art Deco Illinois "Ritz" Incredible Condition. Rare, 17 Jewels

By Illinois Watch Company

Located in Raleigh, NC

its own unique wrist watch cases. The company cased and boxed its watches at the factory, marking the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial
Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

Waltham Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shaped Watch with original Dial

By Waltham

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Waltham Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Premier METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Diameter 21mm ...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial
Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

Lord Elgin Yellow Gold-Filled Shockmaster Art Deco Watch 1950's Original Dial

By Lord Elgin

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Elgin Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Shockmaster / Lord Elgin METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s
Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, Watch 1950s

By Mido Watch Company

Located in Roma, Lazio

Mido Multifort, Superautomatic, Powerwind, 50' Movement and function: self-winding cal. 917P sweep seconds Case: stainless steel 34,5 mm screw back Dial: factory cream with silv...

Category

Vintage 1950s Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's
Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's

Hamilton Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style with Original Silver Dial 1930's

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 22mm X Width 44mm MOVEMENT / CA...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928
Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928

Longines Art Deco Tank Watch with Unique Hand Constructed Steel Case from 1928

By Longines

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Longines Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Experimental Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1928 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Wi...

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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case

Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 15m...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s
Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s

Hamilton 14 Karat Solid Gold Art Deco Ladies Diamond Dress Watch from 1940s

By Hamilton

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Bracelet Watch METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width ...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942
Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942

Rolex Steel Early Speedking with Original Dial from 1941 or 1942

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Speedking / Reference 3373 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 30mm CIRCA / YEAR: 1941 / 1942...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm
Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm

Vintage Rolex Watch. ROLEX Oyster Royal 3121 SS and 9k Bezel. 29mm

By Rolex

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

Rolex Oyster Royal 3121 9k Yellow Gold Bezel and Stainless Steel Case. Manual Windup Movement. Runs well. Circa 1943 Beautiful Watch. New Genuine Leather band. 29mm round case ...

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Vintage 1940s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

9k Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938
Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938

Rolex 9Kt Solid Gold Two Tone Prince with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing 1938

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Prince / Reference 971 METAL / MATERIAL: 9Kt Two Tone Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1938 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Width 26m...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold

Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946
Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946

Rolex Steel Oyster with Rare Original Dial from 1946

By Rolex

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster / Reference 4365 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1946 DIMENSIONS: Length 39mm X Diameter 34mm MOVEMENT...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592 METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm MOVEME...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Vintage 1950s Movado Watch. 18610 Movado Mechanical Windup Movement
Vintage 1950s Movado Watch. 18610 Movado Mechanical Windup Movement

Vintage 1950s Movado Watch. 18610 Movado Mechanical Windup Movement

By Movado

Located in Port Charlotte, FL

RARE Movado Mens Watch. Ref. 18610 Stainless Steel Case. 17j Movado watch. 30mm Case with Stainless Steel Band/bracelet Beautiful Watch. Mechanical. Works and keeps time. Condi...

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Vintage 1950s Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's
Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

Gruen 14Kt Solid Gold Curvex Art Deco Watch with Original Box circa 1940's

By Gruen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold / Reference 568 CIRCA / YEAR: 1947-48 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Wi...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued
Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued

Very Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued

By Omega

Located in New York, NY

Rare Vintage 1944 Omega Chronometer Watch US Navy Issued What is amazing about this watch is that it is in perfect working condition and also looks amazing to its age. This is a piec...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Jules Jergensen Steel Art Deco Round Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
Jules Jergensen Steel Art Deco Round Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's

Jules Jergensen Steel Art Deco Round Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's

By Jules Jurgensen

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Jules Jurgensen STYLE / REFERENCE: Round / Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Diameter 29mm MOVEMENT...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Illinois Wrist Watch For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact illinois wrist watch you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, Gold-filled and Gilt Metal — can elevate any look. There have been many well-made iterations of the classic illinois wrist watch over the years, but those made by Illinois Watch Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Take a look at a illinois wrist watch featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. Today, if you’re looking for a single cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a illinois wrist watch, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Illinois Wrist Watch?

The price for a illinois wrist watch starts at $320 and tops out at $2,450 with these watches, on average, selling for $1,250.

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