Sold Thanks OF + MS From period when Illinois produced its finest watches- Completely Original, Serviced, + RARE 1928 Illinois Marquis Art DecoTank Watch 2 Tone Dial with scroll work-all Original-with a few scratches Many Illinois watches have re done dials-this dial is original to the watch Second Hand @ 9:00 Exploding Numerals Cathedral Hands-original-with aged brown lume White + Yellow Gold Filled Case (2 Tone)-completely original and hard to find in 2 tone Some of these Marquis' came in either Yellow or White Gold Filled- this watch is the rarer 2 tone case-white top, yellow in the middle and the lugs Awesome filigree work on the case-Art Deco style Original Crown No brassing on the case-unusual for watches of this era-check the pictures Larger in size than many other Illinois of this period- Approx 40 mm x 30 mm Made in the USA 16 mm lugs Comes on a gently used tan leather strap which complements the watch Running + keeping good time Recently serviced Guaranteed original + correct 17 Jewel Manual Wind A lovely + correct Art Deco watch from the fabulous Illinois Watch Co of Springfield, IL- which was bought by Hamilton in 1927. Illinois continued to produce watches under Hamilton management until 1932 From Wikipedia: "In the late 1920s, shortly before the Hamilton Watch Company took over, Illinois began commissioning its own unique wrist watch cases. The company cased and boxed its watches at the factory, marking the beginning of what many collectors consider the company's golden era, during which the finest watches were made. Models include the Picadilly, Major, Marquis, Chieftain, Ritz, New Yorker and Manhattan (the New Yorker came with a leather strap, the Manhattan with a metal one), Jolly Roger, Viking, Wembley/Medalist, Speedway, Guardsman, Trophy/Westchester, the Beau series (Beau Monde, Beau Geste, Beau Brummel, and Beau Royale), the Mate, and the top of the line 14-karat solid gold Consul. Many collectors consider The Consul to be the finest American wrist watch ever made—examples with original silver pinstripe dials, starburst dials, and with a small second hand are especially desired. Some of these art deco models also came in 2-tone gold (white gold sections along with yellow or green gold) which are also very desired and rare." A rare opportunity to own and wear a fabulous piece of US Horology A sure conversation piece on the wrist No returns $460 shipped via Insured Priority mail to the US Payable via Paypal Friends or add 4% International shipping via USPS Registered Mail at buyers' expense Interesting trades or offers considered Check my feedback on the OF Seller Review Section