Size | 31x37mm |
Dial | The Illinois 'Whippet' with a gorgeous original dial with a nice soft patina of history giving it a great look and glow. Cross design on center of dial with round second sub-dial at 6 o'clock. Bold black numbers around dial with steel-blue hands. |
Case | Very elegant floral design on gold filled bezel and along sides of case, extending to the lugs as well. Original glass crystal with only a few tiny dings to show it is original. Very tight fitting case - truly minty! Inside case back signed "Illinois Watch Case Co., 10K RGP Bezel, Stainless back", numbered 7185947, 3/0. The Whippet is much rarer in gold filled cases than other cases. |
Movement | 17 jewel movement signed "Illinois Watch Co., Springfield", Serial 5214518. Winds strongly and recently serviced and offered with a 9-month written mechanical warranty. A nice loud ticker! |
Age | c. 1927 |
Band | Fitted with a new black leather strap (16mm) |
Other | Unsigned matching gold crown |
SKU | 0935 |