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Are many around?

 
Posts: 391 | Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA | Registered: April 20, 2006
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Face of Hamilton Illinois

 
Posts: 391 | Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA | Registered: April 20, 2006
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I once had a Hamilton-Illinois ww which had a 17-j Swiss movement. I think the watches may have been a second line for Hamilton, maybe not as expensive as a Hamilton with a made in USA movement. Mine had a rolled gold plated bezel with a stainless back. I sold it here on the items for sale page and it sat there a good while before there was any interest. I suspect the watches date from the 1950-1960's, not the time when Hamilton bought Illinois.
 
Posts: 676 | Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA | Registered: December 08, 2002
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I have one as well but I cannot say I have
seen many at all. An autowind signed
Hamilton Illinois on its rotor and stainless steel back.
Cannot remember more then that right now
I will try and find it and shoot some photos.
 
Posts: 110 | Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana U.S.of A. | Registered: April 29, 2006
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Here is a link to some information about Hamilton-Illinois wristwatches that I found using Google.

http://www.finertimes.com/asp/Watches/manufacturer.asp?code=130
 
Posts: 676 | Location: Oak Ridge, Tennessee USA | Registered: December 08, 2002
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I have a couple of these Hamilton Illinois watches up for auction for anyone who is interested. Also a few other nice wristies but some need restoring. Cool

Nice looking 18k Vacheron Constantin
 
Posts: 3468 | Location: Cleveland, Georgia in the U.S.A. | Registered: February 03, 2006
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Daniel,
Nice watch! Great condition dial too. I am curious what import code letters are on the balance cock?
Thanks for posting.
-Cort
 
Posts: 536 | Location: El Cerrito, California U.S.A. | Registered: October 04, 2004
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