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.

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

The inside of the case has 2 jewelers marks.

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

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.

The dial is amazing with no hairlines ,chips.

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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.

Here is a Link to the discussion on this watch. 163 Illinois.

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.

Now it is the last photo of the dial.

SOLD!!

Check is in the mail Gene.

Thank you!

Regards,
Larry

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