1925 ILLINOIS Time King Pocket Watch Size 12s 17 Jewels Grade 405 U.S.A. Made Art Deco Watch

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.  Illinois Private Label  From Fred J. Friedberg on his wonderful Illinois book collection, says: "Illinois produced thousan