1929 Illinois Watch 15 Jewels Grade 903 Diamond & Ruby Dial 29mm Fancy Case USA

Watch Overview

Offered here today is an elegant vintage Illinois mechanical wristwatch dating to 1929.

This is a manual-wind timepiece powered by the original Illinois Watch Co. mechanical movement, Grade 903, featuring 15 jewels and made in the United States.

The watch features a warm beige dial accented by diamond and ruby hour markers, including striking rectangular ruby markers at the quarter hours and round diamond accents. The dial is completed by a black railroad-style minute track and matching gold-tone hands.

Housed in a 29mm gold-tone round case with a decorative fluted bezel and pronounced fancy lugs. It is fitted with a brand-new brown leather two-piece strap.

Fully inspected by our in-house watchmaker, the watch is running accurately and is ready to wear and enjoy.

Product Details

General Specifications

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

Dial & Display

• Display: Analog
• Color: Beige
• Features: Diamond and ruby hour markers, railroad minute track, gold-tone hands

Movement

• Type: Manual-wind
• Caliber: Grade 903
• Jewels: 15
• Some Features:
  • Model 2
  • Size 6/0s

Case & Band

• Case Shape: Round
• Bezel: Fixed
• Crystal: Acrylic
• Caseback: Snap-back
• Crown: Push-pull
• Band Type: Brown leather two-piece strap
• Case Back Markings: LITE W.C.CO. Stainless

Case Measurements (mm)

• Case Size: 28.8
• Case Diameter w/Crown: 30.5
• Case Lug to Lug: 37
• Case Thickness: 9.5
• Lug Width: 16
• Band Width: 16

Additional Info

• Box & Papers: NO
• Condition: Good vintage condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use
• Notes: It runs accurately and is ready to wear and enjoy.

About Second Hand Horology

At SECOND HAND HOROLOGY, we offer a curated selection of watches ranging from vintage to modern, including both brand-new and pre-owned timepieces. We’re committed to quality, accuracy, and integrity. Our listings feature:

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