1934 ILLINOIS Square Case Watch 17 Jewels Cal. 607A U.S.A.

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-maniche is glorious." ILLINOIS Wristwatch We have today a STUNNING timepiece, a vintage Illinois wristwatch. The serial number and the caliber grade indicate that this watch is dated from 1934. A very UNIQUE watch, an original Illinois wristwatch. It is a manual wind watch with an Illinois movement grade 607A, size 6/0s, 17 jewels, made in Springfield, U.S.A. From the "decorative era", a beautiful 25.5mm square case with fancy corners and lugs design. All in 10K rolled gold plate.