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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
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
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