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Original 16-size 21-jewel Illinois Burlington Bull Dog
A few years before the death of company president Jacob Bunn Jr, the factory introduced the Bull Dog watch in a special case with a dustproof rear cover and a neckless pendant, advertised to "give 100% protection to the watch movement at all times". Don't miss out on this heavy original-combination example from the Illinois Company's final year.
Just What Restored Means
Restoring a watch doesn't mean to make it brand new again, which isn't possible. Nobody can remove the mileage, the scratches, and the history.
What it means is complete disassembly and cleaning, and to examine every component for defects under a 30x scope. It means making sure that every gear, every screw, every spring, everything under the dial is the correct part and operating within the tolerances set at the factory all those years ago. It means timing it in all positions as close to zero error as its escapement will allow. It means making sure the dial is the proper one for a given model and that it's cleaned well and repaired if necessary. It means that all the hands are the ones that are supposed to be there and not just any ones found in a jar. It means the case is immersed in a tank and the pendant cleaned separately, that the bow and crown are right for that brand, and a new crystal.
It means a mechanical work of art you can be proud of.
The Accessories
Display Cases
Leather Straps
Leather Straps
Safely store or display your favorite pieces in a custom wooden cabinet, designed and built to your specifications in your choice of domestic species, finishes, hardware and lighting packages.
Leather Straps
Leather Straps
Leather Straps
Straps are an alternative to chains, which don't grind up the metal bows. Prevent drops with these supple straps, hand-braided from top-grain leather in your choice of colors.
Restoration Highlights
One of Illinois's rarest watches was the 23-jewel Washington Lafayette. Only 190 were ever made.