These are interesting watches by Illinois made for Sears Roebuck & Co.. This Hunting version is Grade 175 a Getty Model with the 1 finger bridge.The Blue Illinois book says that this grade was made in a run of 200 and the OF model was made in a run of 150, so these would be considered rare
BTW, the 16s Illinois program in Chattanooga by Fred Sr & Fred Jr was a educational experience for me because I did not know about all the different 16s Illinois Models, especially these 1, 2, 3 finger bridge models Getty's.
I bought this watch at that show. It has a Fancy dial instead of the marked Inter-State dial so, that leaves it open to speculation, however I have seen Fancy dials on these before. It is in a beautiful Multicolored GF case that has 3 generations inscribed on the dust cover, I don't know it original to the watch, and would vote no if i had to.
BTW, the 16s Illinois program in Chattanooga by Fred Sr & Fred Jr was a educational experience for me because I did not know about all the different 16s Illinois Models, especially these 1, 2, 3 finger bridge models Getty's.
I bought this watch at that show. It has a Fancy dial instead of the marked Inter-State dial so, that leaves it open to speculation, however I have seen Fancy dials on these before. It is in a beautiful Multicolored GF case that has 3 generations inscribed on the dust cover, I don't know it original to the watch, and would vote no if i had to.
The Initials and dates on the case are 3-9-1912, which is correct for the watch,1961,1978The "Interstate Chronometer" marked Illinois watches were made for and sold by Sears Roebuck & Company.
I believe the 18 and 16 size were made in 23 and 17 jewel grades, 12 size in 21 and 17 jewel grades, and 0 size in 17 and 15 jewel grades.
18 size
Bunn Special 23 jewel OF
Bunn Special 23 jewel HC
Grade 89 17 jewel OF
Grade 89 17 jewel HC
16 size
Sangamo 23 jewel OF
Sangamo 23 jewel HC
Grade 175 17 jewel OF
Grade 175 17 jewel HC
Grade 605 17 jewel OF
Grade 605 17 jewel HC
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