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Depollier & Sons case sterling silver.
Well known maker of military cases, including the sought after waterproof dustproof model. Note the crown position on this Transitional piece.
Transitional Period late TeensMovements and porcelain dials were made by Illinois Watch Co. for Montgomery Ward catalog sales.
Washington Watch Co.One of the early waterproof and dust proof wristwatches.
1919 advertisement stated "TESTED UNDER WATER."
"Depollier waterproof watch is the same as adopted by the United States Army (WWI)"
Shown with a 'TELEPHONE' dial, not original to the case.
15-J $45.00
HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BY COLLECTORS.
F.J.F. 134
Depollier Waterproof - 1919Swivel lugs, sterling silver, porcelain dial with a PAPER OVERLAY displaying numbers.
Admiral Evans holds the 10th spot on Friedberg's top 10 collectable list.
F.J.F. 92
Admiral EvansUnusual stainless wire bracelet.
RANKS 10TH ON FRIEDBERG'S TOP 10 COLLECTABLE LIST.
F.J.F. 92
Admiral Evans 1920Back open to view Burlington Watch Company logo on gold filled case.
Burlington Watch movement.
Tripple signed, dial case, movement.
FF 113
Transitional period 
Burlington Watch CaseSerial #51,823
15-jewels
About 1880.
Illinois Watch Factory depicted on porcelain dial.
Stuart - 18 SizeIllinois first advertisement showing this model was 1910.
Could be worn as a pendant, pocket watch, or around the wrist with detachable flexible medal or ribbon band.
14K solid gold 50.00
14K GF 30.00
FF 20
Convertible 1910ial appears to show an island, lagoon, palm trees, sunset, and a ship on the horizon.
My guess would be it was done during WWII somewhere in the pacific. It is now resting comfortably in a display case house in a 'MAJOR', In Springfield, Illinois.
Custom DialOff Duty' and 'Skyway' shared the same case,which was the only Illinois wrist watch that came with a screw on bezel and back.
BOTH MODELS ARE IN THE TOP 5 OF ILLINOIS COLLECTABLE WRISTWATCHES.
Off Duty - 1932This dial and the 'Police Special' are the only Illinois dials with the 'Illinois' placed directly above the second bit.
Notice the '6' is placed directly in the center of the subsidiary second.
retail $45.00
F.J.F. 192
SKYWAY - 1930
New Yorker - 1929EXIST.
Two are in this collection.
F.J.F. 172
New Yorker Enamel 1929WRISTWATCHES.
The design is said to have been inspired by the discovery of King Tuts Tomb.
F.J.F. 184
Ritz - 1928KEYSTONE case #164
14K Green gold filled with plain bezel.
THE PICCADILLYS ARE THE MOST COLLECTABLE OF ALL ILLINOIS WRISTWATCHES.
Case was prone to wear, especially in GGF.
Retail $45.00
FJF 180
Piccadilly - 1929 Keystone case #164
14k WGF with partially engraved bezel.
THE EXAMPLE SHOWN HERE IS ONE OF TWO PARTIALLY ENGRAVED PICCADILLYS KNOWN TO EXIST.
Retail $45.00
Piccadilly - 1929 THE EXAMPLE SHOWN IS THE ONLY FULLY ENGRAVED PICCADILLY KNOWN TO EXIST.
Retail $45.00
F.J.F. 180
Piccadilly - 1929 Fahys case #163
14K WGF or YGF.
THIRD MOST collectible Illinois Wrist Watch after the Piccadilly and Ritz.
The bezel has a special 'Indian' design.
15-J
Retail $40.00
FJF 124
Chieftan 1929Keystone case #171, 172
(with some cases showing no number)
Case available in WGF, GGF, two tone, engraved or plain bezel.
Advertised as "A high grade dependable strap watch as sturdy in construction as the average pocket watch."
Retail $42.50
FJF 158
Major - 1928Case by Star Co (and others).
Featured a rotor subsidiary seconds at 6.
Usually found with a base metal case.
FF 207
Sterling 1927Another excellent example of the popular mate. Engraved WGF.
Mate 1928maller version of the mate. Came WGF, GGF, two tone, either plain or engraved.
Retail 15 - J 40.00, 21 - J 75.00.
FJF 138
Ensign Kingston 1929Fahyscase model H
14K GF. Engraved or plain bezel. Many variations of case, WGF, YFG, GGF, two tone, engraved or plain bezel. Very popular model. Shown with unusual dial. Retail 42.50.
FF 163
Mate 192910K YGF Keystone case #652 also in 10 K WGF.
Shown here in YGF, 15 - J.
Friedberg's book shows 3 known to exist, one YGF, and two WGF. Retail 35.00. Factory cased by hamilton.
FF 86, 118
Chatham 1934Model #651
15 - J
10K YGF / WGF keystone case.
Retail 35.00.
Factory cased by Hamilton. Fewer than 15 is known to exist.
FF 205
Standish 1934Fahys case
Retail
17-J $50.00
19-J $60.00
21-J $69.50
Known as Beau Royale with 15-J movement $35.00.
Very popular style.
Came in many variations, GGF, WGF, two tine GF.
Either plain bezel or engraved.
FF105
Beau Brummel 1928Keystone case #650
14K SGF.
Looks similar to the gold filled case of the Potomac (#626). The true name of the watch is not known so it goes by the model name No. 650.
It contained a 15 - J movement,
Retail unknown.
14K Gold bracelet added.
FF 173
No. 650 193214K solid gold, white, or natural. Keystone case #220, #625, and occasionally found with no number.
Retail 15 - J $62.50, 17 - J 75.00, 21 - J 100.00
21 - J Barronet came w/18K applied numerals on a sterling silver dial.
This example is fitted with a 14K solid white gold bracelet. Ranks 9th on friedberg's 10 Most Collectable Illinois Wristwatches.
FJF 104
Baronet 1931 (white Gold) Model #196
17 - J
14K Two tone Wadsworth.
Retail $55.00
One of only two Illinois w/w with a two tone bezel. The other is the Metropolitan. The Chesterfield ranks 5th on The Illinois Most Collectable List.
FF 120
Chesterfield 1929This 14K solid yellow gold case by Wadsworth contains an Illinois Master movement as well as an Illinois Master dial.
Illinois Master - Mid 1920's17 - J movement and dial signed Burlington. Hinged lug nickel case by IWCC.
Burlington SpecialSquare Cut Corner Keystone Case 1926
Very common in white gold filled. Also came in green gold filled and yellow gold filled. More difficult to find in 14K solid gold. Example shown: 14 KGGF
FF 202
Square Cut Corner Keystone N.O.S. dial w/excellent case by I.W.C.C.
FF 223
Whippet- Barrel-TonneauFine example of an early transitional lady's hinged back conversion. 14K solid yellow gold case by Solidarity, 6/0 - I
Made for Illinois. 15 - j #3584736, dating to 1919.
F.J.F. 178
Off Set CrownF.J.F. 94
Aluminum Prototype BraceletInside Back Case of Aluminum Prototype
Inscription:
Illinois Watch Co.
Duralumininum
Springfield, Ill.
Pioneer Watch Case Co.
Inside Back Case
admiral evans jr 1918Keystone Case Model #876
15 - J
14K YGF
The Urbana was cased at Hamilton's after the closing of the Springfield plant.
Retail $42.50
FF 219
Urbana 1934Wadsworth case #161
Initially sold as a ladies strap watch. Later it was advertised for both sexes. retail 17 - J $50.00.
Gold filled bracelet added.
Biltmore 1930Keystone Case #220, #625
14K Solid gold, white, or natural.
18K applied numerals.
Retail: 15 - J $62.50, 17 - J $75.00, 21 - J $100.00
More rare in white 14K than yellow 14K, which is unusual for Illinois.
Has a classic stepped bezel design.
ranks 9th on Friedberg's 10 Most Collectable Illinois Wristwatches.
14K Gold bracelet added.
FJF 104
Baronet 1931 (yellow gold)Keystone Case #197
14K WGF or YGF
the watch was appropriately named, as it is as modern looking today as it was in 1929. Retail $60.00.
FF 145
Futura 1929Westchester (Metal Bracelet)
1930
14K WGF or YGF
Wadsworth Case #202
Yet another example of same case, same dial, same model #, same movement, but the Trophy came with a leather strap and the Westchester came with a medal bracelet (for an additional 5.00). This Trophy is shown with a spectacular costom dial with an ornate oval shape. Only two such dials are known.
retail - Trophy $55.00.
- Westchester $60.00.
Trophy (Leather Strap)Wadsworth case #218
14K WGF or YGF
Hudson sold with 18K gold applied numbers on the dial.
Ardsley displayed a silver finish dial with black numbers.
This is another example of Illinois using the same case, same movement, same model #, but by changing the dial it changes the name of the watch. Retail $60.00
FJF 151
Hudson Ardsley 19311931 Pioneer Watch Case Company produced the aluminum case and aluminum watch band for the Illinois Watch Company. It is believed that the model never went into production. Model shown is one of only two known to exist.
FJF 94
Aluminum Prototype (Blackhawk)14K WGF,YGF
Excellent example of Illinois deco styling. NOS 'Snow Flake' dial.
Gold filled bracelet added. Retail $55.00.
FF 141
Finalist Deco 1930Available in 14K WGF, GGF, two tone either engraved or plain bezel.
A choice of 6 styles.
Retail
Beau Brummel 17-J $50.00, 19-J $60.00, 21-J $69.50
Beau Royale 15-J $35.00
In this watch, not the dial, bezel, nor the case determined the name of the piece, but the number of jewels within.
FF 105
Beau Brummel 1928Fahys case #213
14K GF and also sterling silver.
This gold filled model came covered in green or brown snake skin.
Also came in ostrich skin.
Difficult to find with original intact skin covering.
Retail $50.00
17-J
FF 116
Caprice 1931Keystone case #164
14K WGF plain bezel
The signature piece of Illinois wrist watches.
THE PICCADILLY IS THE SIGNATURE PIECE OF ILLINOIS WRISTWATCHES AND ALSO MOST SOUGHT AFTER BY COLLECTORS OF ILLINOIS WRISTWATCHES.
There are three very rare engraved bezel Picadilly's known to exist.
Two are in this collection.
Retail $45.00.
F.J.F. 180
Piccadilly - 1929 Plain Bezel15-J $35.00
21-J $75.00
Keystone case 1931
Beau Monde is one of 8 Illinois models that came with 21 -J movement.
14KGF Bracelet added.
FJF 110
Beau Geste Beau MondeKeystone case #171, 172
Some cases had model #.
Displayed in original case with original price card.
Engraved model with 'exploding' dial.
Retail $42.50
FF 158
Major 1928Solidarity case #168
Came in many case configurations. All 14K solid gold, green or white, two tone, plain or engraved, with some unusual and beautiful dials. There are fewer than 10 two tones known.
The two tone model shown here has an added 14K solid gold band.
19-J $75.00
21-J $90.00
Applied gold numerals $10.00 extra.
Consul - two tone is 8th on Friedberg's Most Collectable List.
FJF 127
Consul 1928Model 176
15 - J
14K GF Keystone case.
The Jolly Roger is the 7th most sought after Illinois wrist Watch by collector.s Example shown is green gold filled, engraved with an 'Exploding' dial. Retail 42.50.
FJF 153
Jolly Roger 1929Sometimes known as 'ACE'.
Shows Illinois Sportsman dial.
Illinois also had dials with names such as 'Master', 'Masterbilt', 'Captain', and others.
See Friedberg article in NAWCC bulletin April 1997.
FF63
Generic CaseThis model is sometimes called the 'Military Guardsman.'
It appears that Illinois made 5 watch styles containing the discometer subsidiary second feature.
The 'Guardsman' is the most frequently seen.
FJF 213
Guardsman Military14KWGF Fahys case 6/0 E - I (case could be used by either Elgin or Illinois). Although this model came in many variations, plain, engraved, wgf, ygf, ggf, and some with inlaid enamel in the bezel, it remains a little difficult to locate one.
F.J.F. 195
SouthamptonWhippet/Barrel/Tonneau
Generic Period
1926
Various case makers.
FF 223
WhippetThis watch was usually used in jewerly store display windows along with the ' Beau Brummel ' giant wristwatch. Both are extremely rare, PERHAPS 5 OR 6 EXAMPLES REMAIN.
Giant Display Pocket Watch1929
Case and movement by Sangamo Electric Co.
Springfield, IL.
Used in jewelry store display windows. This Beau Brummel 'imitation' originally came with a large leather strap.
Normal size wrist watch is shown for size comparison
Giant Display Wristwatch14K W solid gold.
Near mint case with all enamel complete. Brushed finish case back appears untouched. Special model #152 case by Solidarity. 21 - J retail 90.00
Original display box with price card and description.
F.J.F. 127
ConsulThe watch company also produced bank vault time locks. Some dating back into the 1870's.
This one was made for Bankers Dust Proof Time Lock Co. Cincinnati, Ohio.
FJF 236
Bank Lock Bankers LockCopper print block shown with a finished print.
Jolly RogerFahys case, special model C.
Came in many configurations, but shown here in 14K GGF with gold color dial. 17 - J 50.00.
FF 107
Beau BrummelBeau RoyaleOne of 6 Illinois models to feature rotor subsidials seconds at 6. There are only 2 examples of Guardsman Military known to exist. Model shown is from this collection.
F.J.F. 150
Guardsman Military 1919This integrated shield (a follow up to the clip on shield) called a cut bezel shield, is a very popular and collectable military watch. 15-J
F.J.F. 132
Cut Bezel Military 1918
Washington Watch Company
Blackhawk 1931Retail 37.50
Produced in Chromium.
Identical case as ultra rare "Aluminum Prototypes," of which only 2 are known to exist.
FF 95
Blackhawk 1931Same case as the ALUMINUM PROTOTYPE except this case is made of CHROME and stamped:
Pioneer
Chrome
Watch Case Co.
75959
F.J.F. 95
Blackhawk Chrome CaseProtective 'snap on' shield removed.
Sterling SilverLeft case reads: 215
Illinois Watch
Springfield
14K Gold Filled
J. Milhening Inc.
336059
Right case reads:
215
Illinois Watch
Springfield
1K Gold Filled
Number never stamped. The case on the right has an engraved bezel believed to be the only one known.
FF 97
Andover 1932
MEN'S PIONEER WATCH CASES
PIONEER WATCH CASESFayhs Case #213
14K WGF in fitted wooden display case.
FF 116
Caprice 1931Fahys case 213
14K WGF and also in sterling silver. The gold filled model came covered in green or brown snake skin or also in ostrich skin.
Difficult to find with original intact skin covering. Retail 50.00.
FF 116
Caprice 1931his case by Star is rolled gold plate. The Sterling is not factory cased but is one of 6 Illinois Models featuring the rotor subsidiary seconds at 6. very collectable and difficult to locate. Others with the rotor subs are: Guardsman, Guardian, Guardsman Military, Blackhawk, and the Aluminum Prototype.
F.J.F. 207
Sterling 1927This example is 14K solid yellow gold.
6/0-1 Wadsworth case 801640.
15-J #4257953
Transitional case made for Illinois. Note how the lug is notched to accommodate the position of the crown. Very rare in 14K gold.
FF 178
Offsetcrown 192314K YGF
Andover case by j. Milhening 1932.
This type of personal dial is unusual, but Illinois was known to accommodate special orders for jewelers and or clients. Name reads, J.L. QUINTANILLA.
F.J.F. 63
Custom DialOne of many private label Illinois products.
This 17-J ' 0 ' size has 'Burlington Watch Co. Chicago' in gold tone lettering on its highly demaskeened movement. B=B royal 20YR case. Excellent porcelain dial.
F.J.F. 114
Burlington Special WWI 1920s
Major 1928Wadsworth 14K YGF
Case also came in WGF engraved or plain. The Finalist and the
Finalist Deco both had case # 196 as did the Chesterfield and the Chesterfield stepped bezel. Retail 55.00
F.J.F. 141
Finalist Deco 19301929 This model is a rare version of the CHESTERFIELD. The top and the bottom of the bezel has an etched stepped pyramid design. VERY RARE, fewer than 10 of this model are known to exist. Two are in this collection. 14KWGF Wadsworth case # 196.
Chesterfield Stepped Bezel4K YGF Wadsworth case. Carries the same 196 as does the Finalist Deco, Chesterfield and the Wentworth. Advertised as available in 14K WGF also, but none has ever been seen. Retail 55.00
Finalist 1930Fahys special model C.
14K WGF, GGF and two tone.
19 J or 17 J.
Carries same case back, movement, dial and case center as other Beau Brummels. Retail 70.80.
FF 109
Beau Brummel Viking 192814K GF Fahys case 195
This model is the largest of all Illinois Wrist Watches. Deeply sculpted molded bezel. A model in the Beau Brummel group has a similar molded bezel and is referred to as the Beau Brummel / Viking. Retail 42.50
FF 220
Viking 1929Illinois made the private label "Hallmark" movement and dial for Macy's Department Stores. This 15 - J is housed in a stainless case by IWCC.
Hallmark - Early 1920s14K WGF Fahys case
6/0 E-I (case could be used by either Elgin or Illinois.) This model is a little difficult to find.
FF 196
Southamton 1926Model is a 14K WGF case by Fahys with black enamel paint on Bezel. Although displaying the Sterling name under the Illinois, this case shape is also found with Illinois dials sporting such names as Master, Captain, and others.
FF 101
Atlantic Riley 1926Wadsworth case 14K WGF with 6/0 E-I. (The case was made for use by either Elgin or Illinois.)
Beautiful metal dial with engraved center. Movement in 15 - J, 17 - J, 19 - J.
FF 115
Camby 1925This swivel lug military is shown with a protective ' snap on shield'.
Sterling Silver Military14K solid yellow gold case by Keystone 17-J mvt 2750507. 'Cream' porcelain dial, blue numerals with a small gold leaf in between. Wonderful example of Transitional era piece.
F.J.F. 178
OffsetcrownWadsorth Case 14K solid gold 6/0 I generic case made for Illinois.
Shown here in an Illinois box for museum display.
FF 115
Camby 192514K WGF case #618 by J. Milhening.
Arlington 15-J 37.50
Hawthorne 17-J
Illinois' only tank shaped watch.
FF 99
ArlingtonHawthorne 193214K solid yellow gold case by Keystone. #250 dial also fits the Kenilworth/Galahad. Cases are similar, but different.
Somewhat difficult to locate as fewer than 15 examples are known.
FF 175
No. 250 1931This two tone case by Wadsworth is 14K GF. Model #161.
Sold early as a lady's sport watch and later as a man's formal watch. Shown here with a 14K GF basket weave bracelet. 17 - J 50.00
FF 111
Biltomore - 180 1930
