c. 1930 Illinois "Rockcliffe" Vintage Mens Art Deco Model 216 Watch - Uncommon Solid 14K Gold Illinois

c. 1930 Illinois "Rockcliffe" Vintage Mens Art Deco Model 216 Watch - Uncommon Solid 14K Gold IllinoisToday's offering showcases this very uncommon first edition Illinois Rockcliffe. It is one of only a couple handful of models the company made in solid 14K gold. Unlike most other manufacturers, solid gold wristwatches were a true rarity for Illinois. Its curved inner bezel is especially attractive and non traditional, and its lugs have a greated faceted design. Its Art Deco design is a bit suggestive of the glittering elegance associated with 1930's

Dimensions: 17mm diameter (excluding crown) by 23mm long

white enamel with dauphine Arabic indexes

self-compensating fl at balance spring

As part of the restoration the movement has been fully overhauled and is running very true

it was a sales disappointment for Rolex and never became the de facto standard for a dressier Oyster Perpetual

Case material: Gold capped with steel back

very slight natural aging to sweep seconds hand

For many collectors and serious pocket watch connoisseurs

To own a President is to claim a true distinction

Omega Geneve:

Gallet and many others in their vintage chronographs

Powering the watch is Omega's very fine caliber 565 movement used in Seamasters from the era