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Description: VERYGOOD condition. Rare case style with the middle body yellow gold filled and the snap on engraved bezel and back white gold filled material. Learn about gold filled cases <HERE>.  Some wear on the tips of the lugs which you can see as darker base metal (usually brass). Not as noticeable to the naked eye as these close-up photos show. Caught myself staring at it, turning it over and realized that it is almost near mint at a foot away from my eyes. The dial was refinished previously with a striking salmon/copper and yellow exploding numeral motif common and rare for this Major, Circa 1928. Check out the movement photos below. Gorgeous and in great shape too according to Wayne the watchmaker who has checked it over and regulated it for accuracy. It has nice raised jewel settings held in place with screws, cross hatch demaskeening, patent regulator, 17 jewels, gold wheel train, bi-metallic split screw balance and unbelievable condition. If you know anything about Illinois watches, then you know that finding one with a nearmint movement is pretty tough. No scratches, scuffs, burr marks on screw heads or washout seen. Except for the wear on the lug tips this watch is in fine condition. Glass crystal and perfect fitting bezel and back. No sign of major age on the white gold filled back. This is a striking watch on the wrist and I don't think you will see another one anytime soon. A brand new Hadley Roma dark brown dress strap is attached. Measures 31 mm wide (not including the crown) x 37 mm long x 11 mm thick. {$875} Item #5653 SOLD

  Highly Polished Copper Dial w/Rare Exploding Numerals

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