c. 1930 Illinois "Rockcliffe" Vintage Mens Art Deco Model 216 Watch - Uncommon Solid 14K Gold Illinois Mechanical Today's offering showcases this superior

Today's offering showcases this superior automatic IWC powered by the Albert Pellaton designed Caliber 8541B movement and with classic and timeless 18K case

Dial: Silver with applied faceted baton indexes

Signs of polishing to the case back

light navy blue

The modern GMT Master II watch embodies the qualities sought after by today's aviators and international travelers: distinctive design

c. 1930 Illinois "Rockcliffe" Vintage Mens Art Deco Model 216 Watch - Uncommon Solid 14K Gold Illinois Mechanical Today's offering showcases this superiorToday's offering showcases this very uncommon first edition Illinois Rockcliffe. It is one of only a couple handful of models the company made in solid 14K gold. Unlike most other manufacturers, solid gold wristwatches were a true rarity for Illinois. Its curved inner bezel is especially attractive and non traditional, and its lugs have a greated faceted design. Its Art Deco design is a bit suggestive of the glittering elegance associated with 1930's