Circa 1930s.
This is a beautiful vintage Illinois Kenilworth in a 14K two-tone goldfilled case featuring a sharp looking black numeral dial with black painted Moderne style hands. The top and back are yellow while the middle and sides of the top are white. This watch has a slightly curved back which sits comfortably on the wrist measuring at approximately 26mm wide x 38mm in overall length. There are only minor scratches and blemishes on the case but overall this watch is a stunning timepiece from the Illinois Watch Company. Powering this watch is a grade 207 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The watch sets and winds smoothly and the inside case is marked: Model No.217, Keystone Watch Case, J.Boss 14K Goldfilled, 38208.
This is a beautiful vintage Illinois Kenilworth in a 14K two-tone goldfilled case featuring a sharp looking black numeral dial with black painted Moderne style hands. The top and back are yellow while the middle and sides of the top are white. This watch has a slightly curved back which sits comfortably on the wrist measuring at approximately 26mm wide x 38mm in overall length. There are only minor scratches and blemishes on the case but overall this watch is a stunning timepiece from the Illinois Watch Company. Powering this watch is a grade 207 manual hand winding movement with 17 jewels that runs strong and kept good time over a 24 hour period. The watch sets and winds smoothly and the inside case is marked: Model No.217, Keystone Watch Case, J.Boss 14K Goldfilled, 38208.