Men's Rare & Desirable 1929 Illinois Deco Dress Watch w/Period Box

Description: STRICKLAND VINTAGE WATCHES Men's Rare & Desirable 1929 Illinois Deco Dress Watch w/Period Box - SERVICED!The Illinois Watch Company is, without question, one of the jewels in the crown of American Watch Houses. Organized in Springfield, Ill. shortly after the Civil War, the company turned out during its 58-year run some of the most magnificent timepieces ever to come to light in this country. Pocket watches with names such as "Bunn Special," "Sangamo Special" and "Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire" and wristwatches such as the "Piccadilly," "Marquis" and "Speedway" – all went from innovation to wide reception to legend. Illinois was farsighted enough to be one of the first American manufacturers to chase the silly idea of marketing a wristlet for men. Having made "convertible wristlets" for women, which could be used as a pendant, hung from a pin or worn with a cord or chain around the wrist, Illinois saw the rabid reception that wristlets received during WWI and felt the time had come for expanded wristwatch manufacture.Illinois Watch Company, known for their obsessive attention to detail, produced watches that were exciting, elegant, and extraordinarily well-crafted. Today these watches are prized by collectors and designers for their look and reliability.With a look that exemplifies the Deco movement, this exceedingly desirable men's white gold-filled "Mate" wristwatch with fancy black-enameled bezel has everything going for it: a great maker, superb condition, and sensuous Deco styling. Described in Illinois literature as "sturdy, rugged and dependable by nature" Illinois Watch Company defined this handsome model "a reliable companion to the man in business who thoroughly realizes the value of his time. An Illinois 17 jeweled watch in an attractive 14k gold-filled case – rich in design and far advanced in style." In addition to a crisp case, this example in white gold fill has an expertly restored two-tone platinum-and-silver dial, with balloon spade hands and sub-seconds register. Measuring 37mm long by 31mm wide, the watch has a fine wrist stance; easily recognizable and simply exquisite. We've taken the liberty of completely cleaning, oiling and calibrating the original 17 ruby jewel movement so that it keeps time as it was intended. We've also fitted it with an N.O.S. strap and matching buckle that looks simply splendid on this work of wrist art! Also, we’re pleased to offer the piece in a custom-fitted period presentation case. The curvaceous shape of the "Mate" case, combined with its condition, make it the timepiece one wears to create insurmountable envy among partners, co-workers and business associates.ABOUT US: For those of you who may not know us, we at STRICKLAND VINTAGE WATCHES travel extensively, purchasing watches for our clients. Featured as Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" honoree consecutively since 2000 for timepieces, we're committed to bringing the best, the rarest, the cleanest examples of old wrist and pocket watches to clients around the world. SHIPPING: All buyers to pay actual shipping costs. If there is a handling fee listed, that is for insurance. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. For items shipped within the United States, we ship either via FedEx, USPS Priority Mail or USPS Parcel Post.INTERNATIONAL buyers will be handled through eBay’s International Shipping Program. eBay controls the cost of shipping, we do not. WE WILL NOT FALSIFY CUSTOMS FORMS. ALL CUSTOMS FEES ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. Your purchase acknowledges that you understand these policies. FLORIDA RESIDENTS will be charged an additional 7.5% for sales tax. CONTACT US: You may reach us - STRICKLAND VINTAGE WATCHES - Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (EST) TERMS OF SALE: We take great pride in our images and item descriptions and are careful to note as much about an item as we can. We do not sell items on approval; therefore, all items we sell on eBay are sold AS IS and all sales are final. If you have a question or would like to see the image of an item at another angle, we are happy to accommodate you. Please check our feedback; we try to be as accommodating as possible. WE WILL NOT GIVE PARTIAL REFUNDS! Strickland Vintage Watches is a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and have been honored as one of Forbes magazine's "Best of the Web" in timepieces, and have been on eBay since 1998.

Price: 1495 USD

Location: Tampa, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-16T05:38:51.000Z

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