Internet Horology Club 185
Illinois 163A with Marked Dial

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July 30, 2007, 19:02
Robert V. Jones
Illinois 163A with Marked Dial
Ok everyone I need your opinions on this Illinois now. I picked it up today with several other high end RR watches. They were all real clean so I paid a little more than normal.




tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 19:03
Robert V. Jones
Clean dial




tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 19:04
Robert V. Jones
Clean movement




tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 19:05
Robert V. Jones
Bow is only place I see any noticable wear




tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 20:27
Lindell V. Riddle

Another good one.

This is a 163A Type II P and the "P" means Elinvar is on the pillar plate. A few minutes ago we added this one to our Bunn Special 163, 163-E, and 163-A "The Seven Stars" Database for those looking into these things. Smile The marked dial and Model 206 Case complete a package that may well be an original combination.

Thanks for sharing it with us!

Wink

July 30, 2007, 20:57
Robert V. Jones
Ok here is another bunn special 60 hour marked dial. Type IR 163 is this one do you need to add info on it also. I also have two green gold WI one BW and one vanguard. I also picked up several super clean Ball's




tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 21:02
Clyde Roper
Wow, that one is a beauty! Smile
July 30, 2007, 21:21
Robert V. Jones
Thanks Clyde it was a pleasure to actually find such a nice collection so close to home. 1/2 hour away. I always question when someone calls me about a dozen or so watches and he mentions they are all RR watches. At times you go out and they are a dollar watch with a train on the back cover which makes it a RR watch. But I figured so close to home it was easier to run over and see. All were super shape so nice like to rub on them a while before selling. Big Grin THe first 163 is in better shape than this second one I posted a picture of. You can see some chiken scratches on the movement plus dial shows a hairline but has the same 60 hour dial. Same case also but it also shows wear. THe others RR's I picked up shine like new. Big Grin


tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 21:22
Robert V. Jones
Here is the BW Raymond WI in a green gold case




tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 21:24
Robert V. Jones
Here is the Vanguard WI in a green gold case also both have clean dials




tymekeeper005
July 30, 2007, 22:06
Samie L. Smith
Hey Rob great looking watches i guess you know my brithday is comning up soon.. Big Grin
July 31, 2007, 01:04
Ray McCormick
Hi Rob
My trigger finger is itchin' already.
Good looking bunch of watches.

Best regards
Ray
July 31, 2007, 07:09
Phillip Sanchez
Hey old man, Big Grin, You did good. Please be sure to let us know when you start putting them up on your auction site.

Great pictures by the way. Smile
July 31, 2007, 10:37
John Johnston
I have never seen a model 206 case before. It is wonderful and makes me wish I had the money to bid on that beautiful watch!


Thanks Rob now I have watch envy!

John