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Need some help, cased at the Factory or not {update}

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March 18, 2015, 15:52
Phillip Sanchez
Need some help, cased at the Factory or not {update}
Just got this Illinois 163a type IIP in, it was supposedly bought originally by an old watchmaker in this Star Watch Co. case. Could that be right as all were cased at the factory? Don't see any other case screw marks.
Serial # 5457768, I have added it to the 7 stars database.


March 18, 2015, 15:52
Phillip Sanchez
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March 18, 2015, 17:20
Larry Lamphier
Phil, I don't know much ablut these, but it is on page 291 of the Price Guide.

Regards,
Larry
March 18, 2015, 17:26
Phillip Sanchez
Ah! I see Larry, this Illinois is from 1931.Looks as if the old watchmaker told the truth.
March 18, 2015, 19:58
Paul D. Trombley
That is a beautiful watch. I might get sucked in to these yet...
April 03, 2015, 13:22
Phillip Sanchez
Just received this beauty back from Chris where he performed his magic COA, Take a gander at that perfect flying "J" dial. This is by far the nicest 163a that I have ever owned and I have had a few. Don't ever remember a nicer one anywhere.