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Illinois Art Deco Tonneau Shape with Original Dial

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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 Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber ETA 1220 DIAL / HANDS: Two Tone Silver with Gilt Numerals / Gilt Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This unique, nearly new watch is signed by Illinois Watch Company. It is fitted with a high grade Swiss movement and is in excellent original condition. By the way, the tonneau shaped watch was first created by Louis Cartier in France around 1914. He saw barrels on the docks in Marseille and realized it would be a perfect shape for a watch. Hence, the name tonneau, French for barrel.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 12211stDibs: LU422320516332

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