**ILLINOIS 23j Grade 605 Two-Tone Gilt Trimmed Circa: 1912. Rare 23 Jewel variation introduced for the gentleman who demanded 23 jewels without the Railroad Grade requirement. This Grade 605 is listed in the 1978 Roy Ehrhardt Illinois I.D. and Price Guide but not in any of the subsequent Cooksey Shugart publications since. Clean, running and very collectible. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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***HOWARD 21j SERIES 10 14k GOLD Antique Bow Model Circa: 1912. Rare all original 14k Gold Howard Case. 87.5 grams total weight. Especially desirable and collectible. This watch is considered the “Patek Phillipe of American production. The very best! Clean, running and accurate. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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American Watch Co. 15j Wm ELLERY Key Wind and Key Set 4.5 oz. Coin Silver Key Wind Hunting Case Circa: 1866. 18 months after the America Civil War ended. Amercian Watch Co. began in 1858 and sold to the Waltham Watch Co., in 1873. This fine example of a higher grade and value 4.5 oz. Silver original case was the best of it’s day. This case was produced by the American Watch Co. and is original to this high grade movement. Clean, running and an important part of American history. This was t ...click for details
***HOWARD 23 Jewel SERIES O MARGINAL MINUTE Dial Howard original Case Rare Pat'd 1907 Bridge Model. Howard was considered the “Patek Philippe of American production. Featured is the rare marginal minute Howard dial. Howard & Co. rejected the Montgomery style and excluded the figure 6 at 6o’clock! Only Howard did this and this dial is used exclusively for this 1907 Series O Model. The original ringed Howard Factory case and superb original movement adds value and interest. Clean, r ...click for details
ILLINOIS Grade 186 Two-Tone Bridge Model 14k time train. Circa; 19`12. Rare. High Grade Genelman’s watch model. A beautiful bridge model with two-tone patterns, and all 14k yellow gold time train (wheels). The Double sunken dial also suggests a very high grade model. This watch is clean, running and especially collectible. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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**ILLINOIS 17j Bunn Two-Tone Salesman's Display C: 1900. Rare Two-Tone plates. Not listed or known in the price guide. The Illlinois Bunn Series began with this 17 jewel and ended with the 24 jewel model. This two-tone was not approved but was Railroad Grade. Clean, running with very bright, bold color contrast. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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ELGIN 23 JEWEL VERITAS MAINLINER MODEL ORIGINAL CASE Circa: 1917. “VERITAS” (meaning: The truth, will liberate you). Most desirable of the Elgin Railroad approved watches. This is one of Elgin’s most famous models with all the right features; 1) Mint original Porcelain double sunken Dial, 2) A mint original Elgin Railroad mainliner 10k Yellow Gold Filled Model Case, and 3) a superb original 23j movement. This is the combination to have. Clean, running and accurate. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DO ...click for details
ELGIN Blue Lodge MASONIC Order Circa: 1931 Custom Masonic fancy dial, created through Elgin National Watch Co. exclusively for the Masonic Order. Clean, running and especially collectible. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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HAMILTON GRADE 954 SIXTEEN SIZE 17 JEWELS ADJUSTED 5 POSITIONS C:1913. Railroad Grade, Not Railroad approved. This watch meets the Railroad Grade standard of being adjusted 5 positions, but does not meet the jewel count requirement of at least 19 jewels. Unique low production Hamilton Grade. All original and clean, running and still very accurate. Undervalued at $299.00/ THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.
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HAMPDEN 17j Adjusted "D" in Banner Circa: 1897. Excellent yellog filled double hinged back and bezel open face case. Clean, running and still very accurate. Very nice, and undervalued at this price. THIS IS A FINE COLLECTIBLE. DON'T INVEST IN THE STOCK MARKET. BUY SOMETHING PROVEN IN TIME.