1932 Illinois Speedway, 17 Jewels, Restored. Magnificent Condition.

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  Welcome to my Vintage Watch Neighborhood. Where old watches are carefully nurtured back to health. Careful attention is paid to details and originality. A true passion of mine.
  
  
  1932. this watch was born in 1932. looks fabulous. it does not look a day over 60! The collective condition has been methodically restored. what an anniversary gift. perhaps, a wedding present. it is a great to be worn another generation.
  
  
  This is an Illinois “Speedway” model wristwatch. This is another difficult to find Illinios watch, I have seen far less than examples of this case style, unmistakably the “Speedway” . carefully examine the photos, hard to believe the watch uis almost 100 years you.
  
  
  Look at what makes this model so distinctive, look at the carved case motifs, It is what this watch so desirable, the incredible condition of the case and of course the beautiful dial and hands. A true horological heirloom treasure.
  
  
  This one has an excellent unpolished WGF case and an amazing refinished dial that adds quiet elegance and preservation. This case typically has severe corner wear, but this watch case has remarkably no wear. A true rarity. I might add very hard to source.
  
  
  Use the pictures as part of your description, pictures are a great way to discern quality and condition.
  
  
  This is what I have addressed on the watch:
  
  
  Complete Tear Down Mechanical Service
  
  
  Dial and Hands were professionally restored
  
  
  Case Hand Polished and gently restored
  
  
  New 16MM Alligator
  
  
  New Old Stock Crystal
  
  
  New Watch Band Pins
  
  
  The Illinois Watch Company is, without question, one of the jewels in the crown of American Watch Houses. Organized in Springfield, Ill. shortly after the Civil War, the company turned out during its 58-year run some of the most magnificent timepieces ever to come to light in this country. Pocket watches with names such as "Bunn Special," "Sangamo Special" and "Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire" and wristwatches such as the "Piccadilly," "Marquis" and "Speedway" — all went from innovation, to wide reception to legend. Illinois was farsighted enough to be one of the first American manufacturers to chase the silly idea of marketing a wristlet for men.
  
  Having made "convertible wristlets" for women, which could be used as a pendant, hung from a pin or worn with a cord or chain around the wrist, Illinois saw the rabid reception that wristlets received during WWI and felt the time had come for expanded wristwatch manufacture.
  
  Illinois Watch Company, known for their obsessive attention to detail, produced watches that were exciting, elegant, and extraordinarily well-crafted. Today these watches are prized by collectors and designers for their look and reliability.
  
  With a look that exemplifies the Deco movement, this exceedingly desirable men's white gold-filled “Guardian” wristwatch has everything going for it: a great maker, superb condition, and extreme Deco styling. This model is as grand and mesmeric as its name implies. Considered one of the most attractive American Deco wristwatches, it features a mesmeric shape that well-suites the wrist; a carved relief bezel and second disc at 6 o’clock. Also featuring uncommon black enameling in a most handsome Deco pattern, the watch is remarkably condition.
  
  
  
  
  Illinois Watch Co.
  
  
  Grade: 307
  
  
  Manufacturer: Illinois
  
  
  Manufacturer Location: Springfield, Illinois
  
  
  Movement Serial Number: 5532091
  
  
  Grade: 307
  
  
  Model: 4
  
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  Estimated Production Year: 1932
  
  
  Run Quantity: 2,000
  
  
  Grade/Model Run: 24 of 33
  
  
  Grade/Model Total Production: 47,900
  
  
  Size: 3/0
  
  
  Jewels: 17 Jewel
  
  
  Movement Configuration: Hunting
  
  
  Movement Finish: Nickel
  
  
  Movement Setting: Pendant
  
  
  Plate: Bridge Plate
  
  
  Bridge Type: False
  
  
  Railroad Grade: No
  
  
  Dial Feet Locations: 19.0, 38.5, 57.5
  
  
  Case Screw Locations: 19.0, 49.0
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