Illinois Watch The Life and Times of a Great American Watch Company

The Illinois Watch Company has long had an honored place in the annals of horological history. From their founding in 1870 to their development of many wonderful Art Deco/Moderne-inspired wristwatches in the 1920s and early 1930s Illinois was a leader in its field. Today their watches are highly sought after by collectors, for their fine engineering and unique Deco design. The history of the company is covered in great detail, including historical documents, interviews, vintage photos of the people and manufacturing processes at the Illinois Factory, old ads, and a compendium of their wristwatch production from its beginning. But the best part for the collector and historian alike is a visual record of nearly every wristwatch design the company ever created, and their variations, in beautiful full color photographs. Each is accompanied by complete information about the watch and its production. Scattered through the book are historical references that place the Company's evolution in the context of the general history of the period. There are also anecdotes from collectors of these fine timepieces and their adventures in pursuit of them. Taken together this is an exciting, informative and fun new volume for those who appreciate and cherish old timepieces.Friedberg, Frederic J. is the author of 'Illinois Watch The Life and Times of a Great American Watch Company', published 2005 under ISBN 9780764320385 and ISBN 0764320386.