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  1. Orike Oct 31, 2017

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  2. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Oct 31, 2017

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    the Grail arrived last night... I've always wanted an Illinois with a gothic dial... but to find one with a 24 jewel movement....

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    winding is a bit stiff, so in for service it goes!
     
  3. CTS-V Oct 31, 2017

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  4. TLIGuy Oct 31, 2017

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    Properly attired this morning for my time in the Transonic wind tunnel on Speedy Tuesday. Below is the original scale model used to test the Space Shuttle at mach speeds.

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  5. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Oct 31, 2017

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  6. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Oct 31, 2017

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    Yup... Yankee technology at its very finest
     
  7. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Oct 31, 2017

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  8. CTS-V Oct 31, 2017

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    Brah....I got married in Springfield, IL.....and the in-laws live there. How do I not know about this watch company?!! :mad:

    BRB.....on google researching.......need one NOW! ;)

    EDIT: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_Watch_Company

    You my friend have just changed my life.......can't wait to go visit the "Monster-In-Law" and look for these pieces.....THANK YOU!
     
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  9. noelekal Home For Wayward Watches Oct 31, 2017

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    What'cha gonna do when the M-I-L joins OmegaForums and sees your post?
     
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  10. CTS-V Oct 31, 2017

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    ".....admit nothing.....deny everything.....make counter-accusations.....and lawyer-up...".....

    ^^^in that exact order......
     
  11. CTS-V Oct 31, 2017

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    Happy Halloween...and keep NYC in your hearts.....keep living life....


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  12. CharlesGenta Oct 31, 2017

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    Feeling presidential today...
     
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  13. Ludi Oct 31, 2017

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  14. nurseford25 Oct 31, 2017

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    Speedy today.
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  15. Dre Oct 31, 2017

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    Back to black

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  16. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Oct 31, 2017

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    yeah....Illinois..... NICE STUFF.... the company made a conscious decision to make only higher grade watches.... ya gotta love em!


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  17. watchdaddy1 Oct 31, 2017

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    Ahoi Mateys !

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  18. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 31, 2017

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  19. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 31, 2017

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    Yes
     
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  20. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Oct 31, 2017

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