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Antique Top Quality Gothic Railroad 21j Pocket Watch by Illonois Watch Co - 1907

Estimated price for orientation: 1 299 $

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Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Illonois
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Antique Top Quality Gothic Railroad 21 Jewel Pocket Watch by Illonois Watch Co - 1907 FOR MORE WATCHES AND ACCESSORIES, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR OTHER LISTINGS!! SHIPPING: All overseas items are sent via NZPost Courier (4-5 Days, Tracked and Insured) and are declared at their full value for insurance, no exceptions!!. All customs and other duties are the responsibility of the buyer. I ship worldwide but please contact me before bidding for a quote as shipping prices vary for different countries. IMPROTANT: You are buying an antique/second hand item and as such it will not be in mint condition so please study the pictures carefully as you are buying what you see. For the convenience of the buyer I list the approximate timing in the description but please understand that due to the age of these watches I can't guarantee them to keep that exact time to the second.
DESCRIPTION: In Good Running Order!! Kept under 30 seconds when tested over 24 hours and is in near perfect condition for its age, as seen in the pictures. This is a top quality gothic railroad pocket watch by the Illinois Watch Co. It has a large gold filled open face case by Wadsworth and stamped "Warranted 20 Years". The case is decorated with an engraved train motif to the rear. The dial is a double sunk, white enamel porcelain dial with bold gothic arabic numerals bordered by a minute track and large red 5 minute markers. The hands are blue spade and the dial is signed "Illinois Watch Co" in gothic font. It has a clean glass crystal to protect the dial. The movement is a very high end keyless wind/lever set, 21 jewel, nickel full plate, size 18 movement with a lever escapement, stunning bright spotted demaskeened finish, double roller, compensated balance with overcoil hairspring, micro-regulator, solid gold jewel settings, and is full adjusted to temperature, isochronism, and 6 positions. The movement grade name is "Bunn Special" and is numbered "1954407" which dates it to about 1907. Comes with a leather pouch. Diameter: 55mm Total Weight: 114g

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