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Illinois 65-E
Serial #2419228
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| Manufacturer | Illinois |
| Grade | 65-E |
| Serial Number | 2419228 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 6 |
| Jewel Count | 17j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Two-Tone |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | Fahys Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | Montauk |
| Case Serial # | 7539378 |
| Case Details | Engine turned detail along bezel ring, rear cover outer edges and die engraved detail in the back cover with a center cartouche for engraving initials. Wear shows on the back cover gold fill but show no sign of brassing, even around the upper section of the case ring where brassing is common. Bow is very firm and looks to be new. The last four digits of the case serial number (9378) are also hand engraved on the inside surface of the bezel in Roman numerals. |
| Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
| Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Illinois Springfield Watch Co. |
| Dial Details | Minute hand appears to be a mis-match. A chip on the inner dial chapter at "5 and 11 o'clock" |
| Movement Markings | "Illinois Watch Co. No. 65, Double Roller Springfield ", stamped on the barrel bridge. Adjusted To Four Positions", "17 Jewels", and serial # "2419228 " are stamped on the train plate. |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on October 9, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 25, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on January 25, 2024.