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Illinois White Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1920's Hand Engraved Case
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- Strap Material:Leather
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- Date of Manufacture:1920'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: 12301stDibs: LU422323543832

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