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This link has a explanation of case grades and the materials they are made from for Illinois watch cases, http://mb.nawcc.org/showwiki.php?title=Illinois_Watch_Case_Co

Yes, I understand your preferences. For sure some older Seiko movements were technically better than e.g. the 6R, but cost cutting is king. And... had 3 Volvo's too... now I'm healed

check e bay "previous watch sales". vinn

The "longhand" you see says A.Lincoln as in Abraham. "13 and 12 size Illinois pocket watch models: The Aristocrat model, the Ariston model, the Autocrat, the Ben Franklin model, Burlington watch co., the Central model, the Diamond, Ruby and Sapphire models, Elite, Illini, Inter- State Chronometer, A. Lincoln, Maiden America Marquis, Railroad Dispatch Special, the Santa Fe Special, Sterling, Stewart Special, Time King, Transit, Vim, Washington Watch company. and the various Illinois 13 and 12 size models known by their model numbers: model 121, model 127, model 129, model 219, model 403, 405,409,and the model 410." Quoted from : http://www.watchrepair.cc/illinois-pocket-watch-repair.html

Where are the pictures You have to let us now what watch it is for? Cousinsuk has a lot of pins and tube u can use for different bracelets.

Excellent. Thanks so much. That's really helpful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Given that it has a micro adjuster, high quality jeweling and finish, and has been adjusted to five positions at the factory when new, I would say you have a very high quality watch. A very good buy at the price you paid. Will is the the man to give you the best answer, but is on holiday just now.