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Phillip Sanchez
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posted March 18, 2015 15:52
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.

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

Regards,
Larry
 
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Phillip Sanchez
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posted March 18, 2015 17:26
Ah! I see Larry, this Illinois is from 1931.Looks as if the old watchmaker told the truth.
 
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Paul D. Trombley
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posted March 18, 2015 19:58
That is a beautiful watch. I might get sucked in to these yet...
 
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Phillip Sanchez
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posted April 03, 2015 13:22
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.

 
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