Illinois, 16 size, 15 jewel no adjustments Ser. #1797067 3 finger bridge Grade 183 Model 5 circa 1905 Illinois dial 24 hour inner circle GF Fortune A.W.C.Co. Not a high end PW, interesting and in pretty good condition
Posts: 535 | Location: Innisfil in Ontario, Canada | Registered: November 04, 2014
An excellent collectible! All original Canadian Market watch, Grade 183, Clean three finger Bridge Getty Movement ,Canadian Dial, Canadian case all in very good to excellent condition! Under 14,000 total production.
Posts: 6492 | Location: Southern California in the USA | Registered: July 19, 2007
I bought a bunch of Getty movements early on thinking I was going to become some sort of Getty specialist... only to find out that any Getty with an original dial, case and hands is a great find.
Your watch is in well above average condition. And with all correct Canadian attributes, a very nice watch overall.
Posts: 2032 | Location: San Diego, California in the USA | Registered: August 30, 2012
Morning fellows, thank you all for the nice comments. I wasn't sure at first if the dial was period correct but after a little research I think it is fine. Regards Rick
Posts: 535 | Location: Innisfil in Ontario, Canada | Registered: November 04, 2014
I would consider this watch a "real looker" Rick. From the Canadian dial with the cool numbers, the nice looking hands, the very nice case to the beautiful three finger movement. Everything goes together on your watch just like "bacon & eggs".
You guys upstate have some very nice stuff.
Best regards, Tim
Posts: 376 | Location: Conover, North Carolina in the USA | Registered: July 07, 2012
Perhaps not a "high end" watch in it's day, but given its condition and rarity today, I'd say it is probably just as desirable to an Illinois collector as any 75 jewel, adjusted in seventeen positons Snagamo Special.
Posts: 213 | Location: Westminster, Maryland in the USA | Registered: March 02, 2015
Gentlemen, once again thank you for the accolades regarding the watch. I must confess I bought the Illinois about 7 or 8 years ago at an auction. I knew virtually nothing about pocket watches although checked it out and it ran and functioned well. No technical astute observation on my part but as in coin collecting condition is the first consideration and this watch fit the bill. Has not been serviced so that will come soon.
Regards Rick
Posts: 535 | Location: Innisfil in Ontario, Canada | Registered: November 04, 2014
