1930
ILLINOIS "Mate"
This is a stunning timepiece, a vintage Illinois Mate model wristwatch dated from 1930. It is a manual-winding watch grade 24, 17 jewels movement, sub second hand, made in Springfield, Illinois. After 90 years, it still has a stunning two-tone dial with luminous Arabic Numerals, black minute marks and matching hands. The second hand is located at 6 and the dial is signed "ILLINOIS" as well. It is a fancy tonneau shape art deco case, all in 14K white gold filled. It is coming with a vintage Speidel black genuine leather strap. It is a very attractive looking watch, it is in good condition, runs very well and it keeps great time!
Movement:
ILLINOIS WATCH Co.
Springfield
Grade 24
17 Jewels
Movement Serial # 5306655
Case Back Signed:
Illinois Watch Co.
Special model H.
Fahys
14K Gold Filled
592742
Measures (mm):
Case 30.5 x 31
Case Lug to Lug 37
Case Thickness 10.7
Lug Width 19
Band Width 17
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide 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 todays 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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