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163 Illinois in White GF 173 Case Excellent Condition "Click" to Login or Register 
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Sold on IHC Auctions at 18:00 hrs on Friday 1-20-12. This auction had a reserve of $2,500. Buy it now of $3,000.00 I had offers of $2,500 from some stand up guys. But I think it is worth more. You be the judge. 23 jewel 163 TypeI model Illinois 16 size with about 3,800 produced.

 
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The case back is of a pattern with no monograms. That is worth about

 
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The inside of the case has 2 jewelers marks.

 
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With magnification of 50X power. The top of the lugs by the crown show some brass. and also some grime. Just remember to get your microscope out to see it.

A standard 10x loupe will NOT do the trick

 
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With about 50X to 100X power you can see the case back showing a tiny amount of wear. it is not new old stock. But was only carried for 2 services from a watchmaker.

 
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The dial is amazing with no hairlines ,chips.

 
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Another 1

 
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2nd one

 
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3rd

 
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Here is a photo off the 163 Type I movement. You can see it listed in the IHC "Seven Stars" Database.

 
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Here is a Link to the discussion on this watch. 163 Illinois.
 
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One last photo of the dial. NO CHIPS, HAIRLINES, CRACKS. This is one great watch. but I need a little extra money. So I'm going to sell it off.

Boy Larry you sure know quality when you see it. Good Luck in winning this one.

 
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Now it is the last photo of the dial.

 
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SOLD!!

Check is in the mail Gene.

Thank you!

Regards,
Larry
 
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I'll repack your Hamiltons and ship them all at once. Yippeee Free shipping on all 5 watches. All kidding aside THANK YOU.
 
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