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Illinois 17J grade 307 wrist watch #5500537, vintage mechanical manual-wind nickel bridge-style movement with screw-down jewel settings and a cross-hatch style damascene pattern, off-white matte finish metal dial with fancy gold Arabic-style numbers outlined with black and a black seconds register has some small spots of discoloration, heavy gold steel whip-style hands, heavy white gold filled (WGF) model #195 "Viking" cushion-shaped case with art-deco style geometric patterns recessed into the bezel, short extended lugs and a glass crystal, back is inscribed "Gertrude Bennett", case is showing normal even wear overall but does have some small patches of brass on the bezel near each lug, additionally the crown will secure tight to the frame however it does stick and should be depressed with careful attention to ensure it is properly seated after setting the time, measures approx. 31mm wide x 38mm lug to lug x 9mm thick (crystal included), lightly textured padded black leather band with a water resistant sealing. A high quality, early model wrist watch from the 1930s in very good condition!

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