November 14, 2011, 17:11
Eugene BuffardNeed help with a getty
Can someone look an Illinois in there Illinois book. I can not find my Illinois book it is packed away. Was a 16sz illinois Getty 21 jewel grade 175. rail road grade. I know that there where 1650 made. but what does the Illinois book show as price also. Thank you up front.
November 14, 2011, 17:15
Tom BrownIn my book it shows a 21 jewel grade 175 open face at $60-90.
Tom
November 15, 2011, 14:43
David AbbeThe Price Guide shows ALL 21 Jewel Getty's are worth $200-$350.00 today. Also, it Stipulates the Grade 175 as 2 star rare $500.00-$800 with a RR inspector's name on it. (odd distinction

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The Illinois record file shows there were 1360 Grade 175 made (TOTAL) in 8 runs from 1908-1911.
The movements were highly styled plates with very fine Gold Inlaid (2-Tone) Damaskeened patterns and Marked; "Illinois Watch Co, Springfield, USA . . . 21 Jewels Adjusted Temperature, Position, Isochronism Safety Pinion"
The second run (360 PC's) s/n 2061131-2061490 were the much sought after "Pennsylvania Special" movements worth $1000-$1500.
If I were to clean, time and restore your watch, I would insure it for $600.00 on the return shipment to you.