Vintage Illinois grade 303 pendant style pocket watch from around 1917. This bold Arabic font timepiece has an open face. The movement is a size 16 with 15 jewels. This piece is not running and is sold as-is. Made in USA in Springfield, Illinois.

Additional Details:

• Approximate Age: circa 1917
• Made in USA / Springfield, Illinois
• Movement Serial: 3166943
• Case Serial: 4888708
• Jewels: 15
• Size: 16s
• Grade: 303
• Case Material: Gold filled
• Case Inscription: Wadsworth, Special, Warranted 20 years
• Case Diameter: About 50mm
• Case Thickness: ~14mm
• Total Weight: 89g/3.1oz
• Dial: White with Arabic markers

Condition: Not running. Sold as-is for parts or repair. The case has heavy wear but the top and bottom covers screw on correctly to create a smooth fit. Dial/hands have not been cleaned and the crystal is yellowed. The crown winds smoothly and the ratchet wheel ratchets, but it doesn’t wind. Most likely needs a mainspring. The crown pulls out to set the hands and the hands are able to be set smoothly.

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