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1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored

Name: 1930s Illinois Guardian, 17J, Rotating Disc, Art Deco! restored
Brand: Illinois Watch Company
Price: 1321 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

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. This is an Illinois Guardian model wristwatch. This is another difficult to find Illinios watch, I have seen less than 10 examples of this case style with the Guardian Rotating Disc” often confused with the Speedway! Look at what makes this model so distinctive, the “Rotating Second Hand Disc” slang terms for this feature, “Wandering Second” . 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. 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, hands and second hand disc were professionally refinished 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. We've taken the liberty of completely cleaning, oiling and calibrating the original 17 ruby jewel movement so that it keeps time as it was intended Movement 5371357 307 17 Jewel Beautiful Movement decoration

Creator:

Illinois Watch Company

Strap Material:

Leather

Case Shape:

Oval

Movement:

Case Dimensions:

Height: 0.52 in (13 mm)Width: 1.23 in (31 mm)Diameter: 1.23 in (31 mm)

Style:

Art Deco

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

1930-1939

Date of Manufacture:

1930s

Condition:

Replacements made: Comprehensive mechanical service New Crystal New Band Dial, hands and disc professionally refinished Case hand polished. Additions or alterations made to the original: Comprehensive mechanical service New Crystal New Band Dial, hands and disc professionally refinished Case hand polished. Repaired: Comprehensive mechanical service New Crystal New Band Dial, hands and disc professionally refinished Case hand polished. Polished. Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Raleigh, NC

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU3149221144472

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