The Illinois Watch Company was one of the premier American watch manufactures. It was founded on December 23, 1870, in Springfield, Illinois by John C. Adams, John Whitfield Bun, and various additional financiers. Twenty years later, Jacob Bunn, Jr. took over and ran the company until his death in 1926.

"Today, these watches are prized by collectors and designers for their look and reliability. Engineered during a time when the automobile still sported wooden spokes, this futuristic wrist-machine is glorious."

Illinois Watch Company was not behind to see the good reception that wristwatches received during WWI and felt the time has come for expanded wristwatch manufacturing. Without a doubt, the company maintained an obsession for every detail, producing timepieces that are not just exciting, but also elegant and extraordinarily well-crafted.


"A big successful seller based on outstanding merit."

ILLINOIS "Atlantic" Engraved
Art Deco Wristwatch

This is a STUNNING timepiece, a vintage Illinois wristwatch, model: "Atlantic". The movement serial number indicated that this watch is dated from 1929.

"Style can be seen at a glance, but quality is the hidden value."

It is a manual-winding watch with an original Illinois Watch movement, caliber grade 24, 3/0s size, 17 jewels, sub second hand, made in Springfield, Illinois.

After +90 years, it still has the original dial with luminous Arabic Numerals, bold minute marks and luminous hands as well. The second hand is located at 6. Also, the dial is signed with the ILLINOIS name.

It is a fancy tonneau shape art deco case with fancy lugs design; beautiful engraved bezel and sides. All in 14K white gold filled.

This watch is coming with a vintage dark brown alligator leather strap.

It is a very attractive looking watch, it is in good condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.

Movement:
ILLINOIS WATCH
Springfield
Grade 24
17 Jewels
Serial # 5268962

Case Back Markers:
Fahys
Bristol
Gold Filled 14K
803667

"The Atlantic case was advertised by Fahys in the Jewelers' Circular on April 13, 1926. The case was also advertised by the IWCCO in the Jewelers' Circular dated October 4, 1928." .- Fahys filed its case patent for the Atlantic on June 24, 1925.

Measures (mm):
Case 30.8 x 30.8
Case Lug to Lug 37
Case Thickness 11.5
Lug Width 19
Band Width 19

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than todays offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
 
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