16 size 17 Jewel Illinois 706 pocket watch movement c1920

16 size 17 Jewel Illinois 706 pocket watch movement c1920

Code: MA2

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This movement has a broken balance.

The movement is an open face, stem wound / lever set

The movement does not come with a winder.

Movement – the nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement with a micrometer regulator – the index tail is missing, whiplash is present. The movement gold jewel settings and is decorated with damascening. The movement is signed “Illinois Watch Co, Adj 4 positions, 17 Jewels, 706”. The movement is in 70% mint condition – part of the regulator is missing and some marks on the winding wheels

Dial – the white enamel dial is double sunk and is signed “Illinois”. It has a pair of hands but no seconds hand 

The dial is in 75% mint condition – a chip above the sub seconds and several hairlines

The movement measures 43mm x 7.8mm