{"product_id":"202508025556","title":"1927 Illinois Van Special, 60-hour power reserve, gold-plated case, pocket watch, railroad watch, in good working order.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe would like to introduce a pocket watch from the American watch manufacturer Illinois Watch Company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis is the \"Ban Special,\" the highest-end railroad watch model from Illinois, USA, in 1927.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e This is a model from just before Illinois was acquired by Hamilton in 1928.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe \"Bang Special\" was the highest quality railroad watch of its time, competing with Waltham and Hamilton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAmong the Bang Specials, this is a pocket watch with a very long power reserve of 60 hours, and it still runs for over 60 hours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is unknown if it has been overhauled, but the balance wheel is in good condition and ticks along smoothly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e I hope this \"once in a lifetime\" encounter will be a special one!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e (Explanatory video)\u003cbr\u003e https:\/\/youtu.be\/_i8DplKhmG0?si=HGOTp1KFERlh4TN0 \u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_i8DplKhmG0?si=HGOTp1KFERlh4TN0\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e【condition】\u003cbr\u003e Appearance: ★★★★☆ Excellent condition with no noticeable scratches or stains\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Function: ★★★★☆ Maintenance history unknown but in good working order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e-Case: There is some wear overall, but it has been well maintained and is in beautiful condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBoth the case back and the crystal are screw-on type.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e-Case engraving: 10 carat gold-filled engraved on the inside of the case back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e-Dial: In very good condition with no cracks or missing letters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOther: The time change lever is located around 1 o'clock on the dial when the crystal is removed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eAccuracy: Within 1 minute per day when measured with a flat timegrapher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003ePower reserve: Confirmed up to 63 hours from full spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*The daily difference may vary depending on posture, so please use this as a reference only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*It is very old, so I don't know the history of parts replacement or repairs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e【detail】\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Brand Illinois (Illinois Watch Co)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Year of manufacture: 1927\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eMovement: Mechanical (TYPE III 21 jewels)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Mainspring: Manual winding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Time setting: Lever set\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Serial No. 4856938\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCase material: Gold-filled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Case diameter 51mm (excluding crown)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Case thickness 14mm (including crystal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e・Weight 95g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e*This is an antique item and there is no other item that is exactly the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003e※If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"silver-lug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51462111166645,"sku":"202508025556","price":0.0,"currency_code":"KRW","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/1551\/4549\/files\/PXL_20250731_223528607.jpg?v=1785483279","url":"https:\/\/kr.silver-lug.com\/en\/products\/202508025556","provider":"SILVER-LUG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}