Offered for sale is an antique Illinois Watch Co. pocket watch, featuring a 17-jewel Grade 706 movement housed in a stainless steel open-face case.
The watch is currently running at the time of listing. It winds, sets, and runs as shown in the video. Please note that no recent service history is known, and as with all antique mechanical watches, routine servicing is recommended for accuracy and long-term reliability.
The watch is missing its crystal, which is reflected in the price and condition. This is a solid, higher-grade Illinois movement that would make an excellent daily carry after crystal replacement, or a strong addition to a collection.
Manufacturer: Illinois Watch Co.
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Grade: 706
Model: 9
Year: c. 1919
Movement Serial: 3,496,153
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17 Jewels
Movement Configuration: Open Face
Movement Finish: Nickel
Plate: Bridge Plate
Setting: Lever Set
Double Roller: Yes
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted Positions: 4
Temperature Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Case:
Stainless Steel
Open face design
Case back marked “Supreme”
Case opens and closes properly
Currently running
Winds and sets properly
Missing crystal
No service history known
Dial shows light age wear and hairlines
Blued steel hands
Case shows honest wear, light scratches, and patina consistent with age
No major dents observed
Please review all photos and video carefully—they are part of the description.
Higher-grade Illinois Grade 706 movement
Lever-set, adjusted to positions and temperature
Desirable 16-size configuration
Stainless steel case
Excellent candidate for restoration or everyday use after crystal replacement