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Illinois Stainless Steel Automatic Art Deco Watch circa 1950's

$800
£607.02
€694.07
CA$1,117.38
A$1,242.38
CHF 648.70
MX$15,122.76
NOK 8,277.14
SEK 7,755.29
DKK 5,180.01
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About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Illinois Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement VAULT FIND This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This late model Illinois is a unique Swiss version of the legendary house. The watch is all original with a nice even patinated dial and hands, and crown as well. It is the perfect unisex size and can be worn for all types of occasions, and counted on as well to get you there on time, every time. We have never seen another example of this watch.
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    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Round
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950'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: 24971stDibs: LU422323697172

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