I have been wanting a Ball Illinois for a few years..I got this one last week..Not perfect but I think a pretty nice watch..

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Beautiful piece Gary, The whole package looks real nice.

Very nice Gary, It's a great feeling to get the ones you have wanted for a while.

Thanks Lorne and Paul...I am really happy with it..

She is a keeper - Gary...

Enjoy

A keeper indeed! Beautiful PW.

Trade my 926 for it?

I've got some "Ocean Front" property that borders the Salt Flats that I'll TRADE you for it. . . Straight Across, even!

Thanks fellows and even though you have offered some very tempting trades I think I will just hold on to this little puppy for a while..It will probably end up being part of my great grand childrens college fund..LOL

I have the best deal of all for you Gary. If you pass away before I do you can leave it to me. (You will not miss it), and if I was away before you do you can keep it ( will not need it).

Nice Gary,that too is on my bucket list.
Roger

Nice watch Gary!!

Regards,
Larry

Roger and Larry thanks..I'm really happy with it..And Harry,, what a deal...Still thinking about that one...I will get back to ya..LOL..

Really nice one Gary! Just my opinion, but I think those Illinois Ball watches are the best looking because of the full-circle cutout around the balance wheel.Congrats on getting such a nice one!! Take care, Ted.

Very nice Illinois Ball Gary , I am envious. As a modest means collector of Illinois I managed to find a fine 12 size Illinois Ball, only Ball I could budget for, but it is nice and clean and runs well so filled my spot for a Ball. Nice to see such a watch as this……thanks for sharing and congrads!