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1929 ILLINOIS Canby Watch "Rectangle Plane" Grade 905

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1929 ILLINOIS Canby Watch "Rectangle Plane" Grade 905

1929 ILLINOIS Canby Watch "Rectangle Plane" Grade 905

Illinois Watch Co. 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.
"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."
1929 Illinois Canby

Illinois Watch Co. was one of the premier American watch manufactures. The Illinois Canby was introduced in 1923 and made for several years with with some variations.

This GORGEOUS timepiece is an original Illinois Rectangular or better known as Illinois Canby, dated from 1929; just a year after Hamilton bought Illinois Watch Co.

It has a high quality mechanical mechanism, a manual-winding watch 6/0s size, 17 jewels movement, grade 905, sub second hand, made in Springfield, Illinois.
This watch is over 90 years old (most Illinois models are that) and still has a silver satin dial with bold Arabic Numerals, minute marks and matching hands. As always popular, the second hand is located at 9 pattern. The dial is signed "ILLINOIS".

This watch is the plain rectangular case in 14k gold filled. It is coming with a vintage brown leather strap. It is a very attractive looking watch, a very unique design. It is in LOVELY condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!

Movement:
 ILLINOIS WATCH
 Springfield
 Grade 905
 17 Jewels
 Serial # 5296091

Case Back Signed:
 Watch Star Case Company
 14Kt Gold Filled
 7305796

Measures (mm):
 Case 27.6 x 31
 Case Lug to Lug 39.8
 Case Thickness 8.5
 Lug Width 16
 Band Width 15

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.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.

It will be carefully packed.
 
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!

WA-1795
$188.65

Original: $539.00

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1929 ILLINOIS Canby Watch "Rectangle Plane" Grade 905

$539.00

$188.65

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Illinois Watch Co. 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.
"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."
1929 Illinois Canby

Illinois Watch Co. was one of the premier American watch manufactures. The Illinois Canby was introduced in 1923 and made for several years with with some variations.

This GORGEOUS timepiece is an original Illinois Rectangular or better known as Illinois Canby, dated from 1929; just a year after Hamilton bought Illinois Watch Co.

It has a high quality mechanical mechanism, a manual-winding watch 6/0s size, 17 jewels movement, grade 905, sub second hand, made in Springfield, Illinois.
This watch is over 90 years old (most Illinois models are that) and still has a silver satin dial with bold Arabic Numerals, minute marks and matching hands. As always popular, the second hand is located at 9 pattern. The dial is signed "ILLINOIS".

This watch is the plain rectangular case in 14k gold filled. It is coming with a vintage brown leather strap. It is a very attractive looking watch, a very unique design. It is in LOVELY condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!

Movement:
 ILLINOIS WATCH
 Springfield
 Grade 905
 17 Jewels
 Serial # 5296091

Case Back Signed:
 Watch Star Case Company
 14Kt Gold Filled
 7305796

Measures (mm):
 Case 27.6 x 31
 Case Lug to Lug 39.8
 Case Thickness 8.5
 Lug Width 16
 Band Width 15

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.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.

It will be carefully packed.
 
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!

WA-1795

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