The Illinois Speedway: A Watch Made Famous by the 1929 Indianapolis 500

The Illinois Watch Company is not a brand we have featured on Hodinkee before, but here we go!  Illinois wristwatches from the 1920s are considered by some collectors to be the apogee of American watchmaking. These watches were known for their distinctive case designs and …

Imported: 3. Nov 2010 (15:21), Wristwatch News, Reviews, & …

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