If your interested, your Illinois watch may have been produced earlier
than 1965. I have an Illinois watch my father purchased around 1935.
I've had it reconditioned (mostly cleaned up the shape of the face and
hands) and use it from time to time. About ten years ago, I happened
upon some history of the Illinois Watch Co. and as I recall, they were
purchased by Hamilton watch in the late 20s and Hamilton stopped
producing the Illinois brand in the late 30s.
I managed to relocate the source of that Illinois documentation again:
http://www.oldwatch.com/illinois.html
You may be able to get an idea of the date of production here:
http://www.pocketwatchsite.com/illinoisserials.html
The model watch that I have is shown here:
http://www.oldwatch.com/Museum/Illinois/ill161aelinvar.jpg
Otis Wright
On 1/26/2012 2:52 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:
That's funny. I too used to keep this in the safety deposit box. I
was in there one time for some reason and decided to bring it home. I
don't carry it but wind it up and try to use it as a clock.
On Thu, Jan 26, 2012 at 9:43 AM, David J Brooks<pentko...@gmail.com> wrote:
Nice. I like pocket watches. I have one from my grandfather(mom's
side() but its in a safety deposit box along with some jewelry.
Dave
On Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 9:06 PM, Steven Desjardins<drd1...@gmail.com> wrote:
My grandfather's gold pocket watch, form about 1965:
http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1686454339&k=74x4rtL&lb=1&s=O
It's a pretty thing and still works perfectly.
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