1929 Illinois Whippet Barrel Tonneau Engraved Case Grade 903 15 Jewels
ILLINOIS Watch Company The Whippet The Illinois Whippet also knowing as the Barrel or Tonneau.This is a beautiful timepiece, a vintage Illinois Whippet wristwatch dated from 1929. It is a manual-winding watch, an Illinois movement 6/0s, caliber 903, 15 jewels , sub second hand, made in Springfield, U.S.A. It has a stunning engraved case and lugs, all in 14K white gold filled.Silver dial with center engraved section. It has large luminous Arabic Numerals, black minute marks and matching hands. As always popular, the second hand is located at 9 pattern. Also, the dial is signed "ILLINOIS". Expertly repainted dial.This watch is coming with a vintage gray color leather strap. After +90 years, it still is a very unique and attractive looking watch, it is in lovely condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!Movement:ILLINOIS WATCH Co.SpringfieldCal. 90315 JewelsMovement Serial # 5002531Case Serial # E4374Case Back Signed:E-16/0WadsworthQuality14 Karat Gold Filled7744374Measures (mm)