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Illinois Chieftain
Scarce Illinois “Chieftain” men’s Art Deco design wristwatch in 14K white gold fill, circa 1929.
With its striking Art Deco Southwestern-inspired geometric bezel designs, the “Chieftain” is one of the most sought-after Illinois wristwatch designs. The “Chieftain” was priced to consumers at a modest $40.00 in 1929. This is the finest white Chieftain that I have offered in a long time. It is in crisp, excellent condition with only a few tiny specks of brassing to the bezel corners. The engraved bezel designs are crisp and complete. Caseback is excellent and unengraved, with two tiny dings. The case measures 33mm long and 28mm wide. Original two-tone dial is excellent. Glass crystal is excellent. This watch is powered by its correct 15-jewel Illinois grade 903 manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong.
