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Army facility located in the southern outskirts of rockford, illinois. Made in 1923 according to the serial number, 4273266 wadsworth warrented case 6450305 autocrat model thank you. Illinois gold plated antique pocket watches with 17 jewels. This is an historical timepiece as it was manufactured just three years before the company was taken over by the hamilton watch company. It has the new alloy main spring and consequently is a little harder to wind, most size 18 with the new springs are. History of the illinois watch company springfield, il 18691927. Lincoln illinois 21 jewel pocket watch octagon case. The alternative to this is the so called blue book, more properly know as the american pocket watches identification and price guide vol.
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