1929 Illinois "Beau Brummel" Watch Art Deco 17 Jewels Grade 905 28mm Wristwatch

Watch Overview

This is a vintage Illinois "Beau Brummel" wristwatch, dating to 1929 based on the movement serial number.

It is a manual-wind timepiece powered by its original Illinois mechanical movement, Grade 905, Model 2, featuring 17 jewels and a small-seconds display. Made in the U.S.A.

The watch features a two-tone silvered dial with a cream center that shifts subtly depending on the light, accented by printed Arabic numerals, a railroad-style minute track, and matching hands. The small-seconds subdial is positioned at the 9 o’clock.

It is housed in a 28mm tonneau-shaped 14K white gold-filled case with a smooth bezel — a less commonly seen configuration, as most examples are typically found with engraved bezels. It is paired with a brand-new brown leather two-piece strap.

The watch remains in good vintage condition consistent with its age and is ready to wear and enjoy.

Product Details

General Specifications

• Brand: Illinois
• Type: Wristwatch
• Model: "Beau Brummel"
• Year / Era: 1929 - Vintage
• Gender: Men's
• Country of Manufacture: United States

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: Two-tone silver-tone
• Features: Arabic numerals, small-seconds, minute track, matching hands

Movement

• Type: Manual-wind
• Caliber: Grade 905
• Jewels: 17
• Movement Functions:
  • Small-second
  • Model 2
  • Size 6/0s
  • Movement SN 5281591

Case & Band

• Material: 14K white gold filled
• Case Shape: Tonneau
• Bezel: Fixed, smooth
• Back: Snap
• Crown: Pull-push
• Band Type: Brown two-piece strap
• Case Back Markings: Illinois Watch Speciall Model C. Fahys 14K Gold Filled 590748

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 28
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 32
• Case Lug to Lug: 38
• Case Thickness: 9
• Lug Width: 16
• Band Width: 16

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: The watch is in good condition, showing signs of wear consistent with age and use
• Notes: Fully inspected, it is working properly and is ready to wear and enjoy.

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