Illinois Watch Company 'Atlantic' Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1927
This Illinois Watch Company 'Atlantic' model wristwatch is dated to 1927 by the source and features a 14K white gold-filled tonneau-shaped Art Deco case manufactured by Fahys Bristol.
According to listing records, the timepiece is powered by a size 3/0s manual-wind Grade 24 movement with 17 jewels, serial number 4908475, produced in Springfield, Illinois. The dial presents stylized Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The watch is fitted with a vintage black Champion leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Art deco manual-wind wristwatch
- Jewel Count
- 17 Jewels
- Case Material
- 14K white gold filled
- Movement Grade
- Grade 24
- Place recorded
- United States
- Case Dimensions
- 30.5 x 30.5 mm, 40 mm lug to lug, 10.2 mm thickness
- Case Back Marking
- Fahys Bristol Gold Filled 14K Shape Patented 197978
- Maker / attribution
- Illinois Watch Company
- Movement Serial Number
- 4908475
Design
- Visible features
- • Tonneau-form Art Deco case with stepped bevels and a fluted winding crown • Dial printed with 'ILLINOIS' above center, stylized Arabic numerals, and a subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock • Aged dial showing prominent yellowing or patina across the surface • Black textured leather strap fitted to the lugs
- Identity and Model Details
- This timepiece is identified by the source as an Illinois Watch Company "Atlantic" wristwatch, dated to 1927. The listing describes the case as a "fancy tonneau shape art deco case, all in 14K white gold filled" and notes that it comes fitted with a "vintage Champion 'malaysian snake' black leather strap." Direct visual inspection shows a tonneau-form Art Deco case with stepped bevels, a fluted winding crown, and a black textured leather strap. Dimensional measurements provided in the retailer's technical notes record the case at 30.5 by 30.5 mm, with a lug-to-lug length of 40 mm, a case thickness of 10.2 mm, a lug width of 19 mm, and a band width of 18 mm.
- Dial Presentation and Physical Condition
- The dial displays stylized Arabic numerals, an outer perimeter track with black minute marks, and a subsidiary seconds register positioned at 6 o'clock. The signature "ILLINOIS" is printed on the upper dial above the center pinion. The vendor description asserts that the timepiece retains a "perfect silver dial with luminous Arabic Numerals". However, visual examination demonstrates an aged dial exhibiting prominent yellowing, toning, and surface patina across the face rather than an unaged silver finish.
- Reported Movement and Case Back Markings
- According to the source description, the watch is fitted with a size 3/0s manual-winding movement made in Springfield, Illinois. The mechanism is stated to be a Grade 24 caliber with 17 jewels, listed with movement serial number 4908475. The case back is transcribed by the vendor as being signed "Fahys Bristol Gold Filled 14K Shape Patented 197978". Because neither the movement caliber nor the case back interior is visible in the provided photograph, these inscriptions are not independently verifiable from the visual record.
Identification
- Serial number
- 4908475
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and case back interior markings are documented only by source text and are not visible in the provided photograph.
- Research required: The source describes the dial as a 'perfect silver dial', though visible inspection demonstrates noticeable surface toning and patina.