Pocket Watch Case

A very interesting early Illinois watch company great IWC antique pocket watch. Movement is a gilt movement and is a good running movement and seems to keep time but I have not checked it over a long period. Movement has some tarnish on plates, but has good motion. Case is a very interesting and unusual pair style Fahys coin, silver case that is quadruple hinged and opens up in four different directions. A very interesting and high-quality coin silver case. Case closes and opens as it should and has nice gold hinges. Dial is the original unmarked Illinois glass enamel dial. A very interesting keywind pocket watch that is well over 120 years old. Please see pictures for more information and condition. A very heavy, nice coin silver case.

BEAUTIFUL, DESIRABLE WATCH THAT WAS JUST SERVICED AND RUNS STRONG MAINTAINING GOOD TIME.

This open-face pocket watch was made by Illinois Watch Company in Springfield. The movement is a grade 69, model 6, size 18, with 17 screw-set jewels. Serial number is 1738812. It has a compensating balance with micrometric regulator. It is a full-plate movement with going barrel. It runs but loses about a minute or two per day depending on position and should be given a standard service before being used as a daily-wear watch. The case does not have a separate back; instead it has an internal ring into which the movement is mounted (commonly called a “swing-out case”). You must remove the bezel, to both set the time with the set lever, and to swing the movement out. However, before swinging out the movement you must also pull the stem out slightly, so that the internal end of the stem will clear the case ring as it swings out. If you do not pull the stem outward first, then swinging the movement out will bend it. As mentioned above, only the little lever located at the #2 marker next to the dial will allow you to set the time; pulling the crown outward only allows clearance for the case ring and does nothing else. Cosmetically, the crystal has been replaced so it is clear as new. The case presents well and has only one small ding on the back. It polishes up nicely and the crown, stem, hinge, and screw-down bezel all function perfectly.

Limited production ILLINOIS SIZE 18 HUNTER CASE POCKET WATCH 1888. Is in excellent condition running strong and keeps good time. 15 jewels movement #800386. Grade 5 model 2. Porcelain dial with hearlines. Running strong keeping time. [Mint] Item has never been used. Excellent Item is like new with very slight signs of use. Very Good Item have some minor signs of previous used but is in great condition without heavy scratches, wear or mechanical issues, may have some fine surface scratches. Good Item has slight surface scratches or slight wear, but looks great. Fair Item shows scratches or weir that is visible. Poor Item is not in perfect working order or damaged. For Parts or Repairs Item cannot be used as-is. Repair needed or used as parts.

1914 Seth Thomas Illinois Gold Filled Watch Case Pocket Watch 18s Grade 36. Monogrammed on the back. You have to press down to wind. But then does not run. I sell all my watches AS IS, For Parts or repair. Even if I say it is running I do not guarantee it to arrive that way. I do not guarantee them to be complete or to have all original parts. There is absolutely no reason I should be contacted for a return or an issue regarding the condition of the watch. Sorry, our items are NOT available for pick-up. No additional information at this time. You might also like. Gold Plated Cranberry Glass Pierced Earrings. Vintage Gold Tone Rhinestone Brooch Pin. Vintage Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Over Copper 6 Paneled Vase Flowers Boats Birds. Sterling Silver 925 Wishbone Charm Pendant.

This watch is in good running order. Please understand this is an antique, collector’s timepiece and being so it will not keep exact, to the second time as a new timepiece would.

Found a few of these kind of watches. Im trying to do a sell similar listing. You’re the expert here, not me! Don’t know the size.

Very High End TYPE III 60 HOUR Salesman Display Back Railroad Pocket Watch ILLINOIS Bunn Special.

Silver Plated Clear Back Display Case 21 Jewels Pocket Watch Santa Fe Special Working Great.

Lincoln HC Model 8. 16 size 21 jewel hunting case lever-set A. Lincoln is very rare in this hunting case Model 8 variant with a total production believed to be only 308 made. Movement is nicely finished with gold jewel settings, gold balance screws, gold center wheel, and a narrow stripe nickel damaskeen pattern. Dial is double-sunk enamel with Arabic hour numerals and a curved block letter “Illinois” signature and I have checked the rear of the dial and it is an original hunting case Model 8 dial. Watch is housed in a gold-filled Crescent Watch Case Co. Case with beautiful engraving detail. Case cuvette is engraved with a name and a 1915 year marking. Movement serial number is 3347503. Running though balance motion is sluggish and I think likely this movement hasn’t seen any type of servicing in quite some time. Nice looking movement overall cosmetically with good color and luster though does have some scattered fine scratches with the most notable concentration being around the serial number area. Dial is beautiful with just a few very faint hairlines. Case is very attractive with excellent engraving detail but of note is that the case rear and cuvette open wide of 90 degrees to the approximately 115 degree position (please see side view photo to show them at fully opened position). Please check out my other items this week for more great watches and watch related items for sale. New to watch collecting? – Check out the NAWCC! The NAWCC (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors) is a group that has a 65 year history, a terrific online message board for collectors, and the NAWCC puts on many watch and clock shows across the United States every year. I’ve been an NAWCC member since 1991 and recommend it to every collector of watches or clocks.