ILLINOIS Watch Co.
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.
1925 ILLINOIS
Grade 527
A. Lincoln
Pocket Watch
U.S.A.
This is a very rare and collectible timepiece! A vintage Illinois A. Lincoln dress pocket watch, dated from 1925.
It is a manual wind pocket watch with an original Illinois Watch Co. mechanical movement A. Lincoln, grade 527. It features 19 jewels, model 3, 12s, open face design, with adjustments for 5 positions and temperature. The movement includes a sub-second hand and was made in the U.S.A. Only 400 units of this grade/model were produced.
The original white dial (showing some age and patina), features bold Arabic numerals, a black minute track, and matching blued steel hands. The sub-second dial, positioned at 6 o'clock, has Arabic numerals marking every 10 seconds. The dial is elegantly adorned at the center and is signed with the Illinois name/logo at the top.
Encased in a 44.2mm round case with an engraved design on the border, the watch is finished in 14K white gold filled.
After more than 95 years, this watch remains a highly collectible piece. It runs very well and keeps great time!
After 95 years, it is a very collectible piece. It runs very well and keeps great time!
*The pocket watch holder is not included with the purchase of this pocket watch.
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Movement:
Illinois Watch Co.
Springfield
A. Liconln
19 Jewels
Motor Barrel
Adjusted 5 Positions
4575871
Case Back Markings:
14K Gold Filled
Wadsworth
Quality
Measurements (mm):
Case 44.2
Case with Crown 51
Case Thickness 10
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) 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 today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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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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