HAMILTON - ILLINOIS

1954 Signamatic B

Automatic - Incabloc

17 Jewels. Stainless Steel Case. Luminous Dial.

This is a real UNIQUE and STUNNING timepiece, an Hamilton - Illinois model, The Signamatic B wristwatch dated from 1954. It is an automatic watch with wind indicator, tucked inside it has a Illinois-branded movement based on an ETA 1256, 17 jewels movement, sweep second, Swiss made.

The Signamatic B comes in a stainless steel case, after 65 years, it still has a immaculate round case and flat lugs design. It still has has a beautiful white and luminous dial with golden colored applied Arabic Numerals and hands.

The dial is signed with Hamilton and Illinois name. What makes this watch very interesting is the wind indicator on the dial, it says how many hours of mainspring tension remains. It tops out at 40 and will work it's way to 0.

It is coming with a vintage brown leather strap, it not original, but it is a period correct two piece leather bracelet. This watch is in LOVELY condition, it is a very attractive looking watch! Runs very well and keeps great time!

Movement:
Illinois Watch Company
17 Jewels
Cal. ETA 1256
Swiss

"The ETA 1256 is also the basis for the Hamilton 672 that would be used later in the 1950's."

Case Back Signed:
Illinois Watch Company
Swiss
9521
Stainless Steel

Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 31.7
Case Lug to Lug 38.5
Case Thickness 12
Lug Width 16
Band Width 17

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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