February 24, 2005, 19:50
Samie L. SmithQuestion about hamilton and illinois watches
What is the best books i can buy for information on the Hamilton and Illinois wristwatches,,
I have bought a few wristwatches a few of which i am in the process of restoring ,I would like to learn more about production figures and what would be the correct dials ,cases etc..
February 25, 2005, 09:07
Tony DukesSamie,
I bought a copy of the illinois watch book from Fred Friedberg at the Orlando show. I think that it is the best book available on illinois wrists. It is packed with information on dials, cases, and movements and has great pictures of most of the illinois watches.
February 25, 2005, 09:37
Bryan J. GirouardFred Friedberg's Illinois book is fantastic... you can get a copy at:
http://www.illinoiswatches.com/February 25, 2005, 09:40
Bryan J. GirouardWell, I didn't mean to ignore Rene Rondeau's excellent book on Hamilton wristwatches, I just briefly overlooked it in my zeal for lauding Fred's Illinois book:
http://www.rondeau.net/February 25, 2005, 17:11
Samie L. SmithThanks Tony and Bryan for the information i will get them..