I believe that when many of us think of the illinois santa fe special watches, we tend to think in terms of the 16size santa fe special models that at least purported to be railroad watches. Gold house of santa fe opened in 2004 on san francisco st in santa fe. Illinois santa fe special pocket watch, circa 1920 ebth. The watch has 23 jewels and is 2 38 in diameter and was made in chicago, ill. Recognized as a leader in the field, santa fe stoneworks has consistently produced a range of knives from collectorgrade, handmade oneofakinds to simple pocket knives that fit any lifestyle. This is an outstanding santa fe special movement housed in the original santa fe gold filled case. The santa fe special bines beauty and dependability illinois santa fe special 21 jewel pocket watch timepieces sold illinois santa fe special in an marked sman s sold illinois santa fe special in an marked sman s waltham santa fe wathamk pocket watch repair abell. You picked up a broken bottle in case anyone gave us any trouble and we walked all the way back to cortez you sang help me dear doctor at t. Antique illinois pocket watch, 21 jewels, santa fe special not running. Rpaige speakeasy manual wind 3835048 touch of modern.
Find 140 listings related to silver jewelry in downtown santa fe on. Santa fe used mercurypendulum regulators at all crew change points across the system for crewmen to set their pocket watches, and the montgomery safety dial helped to ensure accurate. The movement serial number is 2970805 dating it to about 1916. It should have given waltham an immediate and early edge. The room was very nicely decorated and very comfortable. Illinois santa fe special 16s pocket watch movement 21. The watch isnt in working condition as the winding stem is missing on top the watch. Watch the video for santa fe from eilen jewells queen of the minor key for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Whitneyward more than a thousand native artists representing 100 u. Download this app from microsoft store for windows 10 mobile, windows phone 8. In 18956 illinois introduced the 18size, 21jewel and 24jewel bunn special grade. During the 1890s 18size, 17jewel pocket watches dominated sales for railroad service, with most. Watch face displays black hands with secondary second hand, and black arabic numerals.
The movement has a number of things written on it including a serial number of 3619730, santa fe special, 21 jewels, double roller. Vintage 23 jewels trainmens special open face pocket watch. Santa fe special pocket watch manufactured by illinois this beautiful watch has a montgomery dial and 21 jewels. Illinois later produced an extensive line of extremely fine and accurate railroadgrade pocket watches like the sangamo special, bunn special and santa fe special just to name a few. Antique mechanical pocket watch repair, cleaning, repair. The watch features case number 1193553, 21 jewel mechanical movement number 4107755. Malouf on the plaza is located in old town santa fe on the corner of the historic santa fe plaza, a bustling center of commerce long before the pilgrims arrived at plymouth rock. Waltham watch company was the first watchmaker to massproduce watch movements on an assembly line. Every last detail has been thought out right down to the little rubber ducky for the bath to an umbrella and yoga mat. If you choose next day or 2nd day delivery, it may arrive a week after you order. Adjusting an illinois santa fe special 12s pocket watch, part 1. Illinois santa fe special pocketwatch questions nawcc. With over a dozen top artists, native american jewelry an.
Illinois santa fe special 16s pocket watch movement 21 jewels. Authentic southwestern jewelry and art santa fe trail jewelry. It is their 21 jewel santa fe special model featuring a gold gear train, checkered style damaskeening, and gold color screws. Evocative of the usas iconic roaring 20s, this speakeasy manual wind boasts art deco details and modern precision. Santa fe watch indiana antique pocket watches for sale ebay.
Sep 24, 2008 this is footage of santa fe 3751 going through oceanside with three p42dcs. The 16 size, lever set movement contains 21 jewels in gold settings, is adjusted to temperature and positions, and features gold jewel settings and a double roller. Santa fe stoneworks gemstone exotics 4inch damascus steel pocket knife with clip, turquoiseabalonebronze. As our products are handmade and we offer many options, it is most likely that we will be handcrafting your knife after we get your order. Santa fe jewelry fine jewelry and art of the southwest. Our illustrated travel guides provide quick access to the best opportunities in beaufort and the lowcountry sc for recreation, dining, lodging, shopping and more. Malouf on the plaza carries a wide selection of jewelry from artists in santa fe, nm. The timepiece is constructed in the rare standard size of 12s. If you are new to collecting pocket watches my best advice is to take your time, even buying from me. A size 12 illinois santa fe special pocket watch, circa 1920. Santa fe stoneworks incredible pocket knives touch of modern. The rare 21 jewel burlington usa pocket watch movement, manufactured in 1921, is adjusted to temperature and positions and features a swan neck regulator, rose gold train wheels, and rose gold jewel cups.
Cofounded in 1978, by bill wirtel and john iverson, santa fe stoneworks has been a proud, family operated business in santa fe, new mexico. We are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and valuing each customer. The special edition is a frontdrive version of the santa fe, which immediately presents potential problems with getting v6 power to the ground. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels. Railroadmarked pocket watches renaissance watch repair.
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The 16 size, lever set movement contains 21 jewels in gold settings, is adjusted to temperature and positions, and features a double roller. Bike trails santa fe is rated one of americas top mountain bike towns by usa today and a top ten mountain biking destination in north america by. In 2009, they moved to the location on old santa fe trail, where the currently reside. Shop forever 21 for the latest trends and the best deals. Santa fe stoneworks vein turquoise 3inch lockback pocket. Things to do for tourists range from visiting museums and historic sites to shopping and dining. Santa fe jewelers supply serves over 15,000 local new mexico artisans as well as a diverse community nationwide and overseas. Illinois santa fe special hunter pocket watch ebth. Santa fe stoneworks folding pocket knife with damascus blade and artisancrafted vein turquoise stone handle, 3 santa fe stoneworks woolly mammoth and jet 3inch lockback pocket knife. The plain14k double gold plated case is stamped inside the screwoff back cover, the santa fe watch company guarantees this case to be made of two plates of solid gold over composition and to.
Some railroads, like the union pacific, continued to accept certain privatelabel watches e. This elgin national watch company timepiece, circa 1902, contains one of the finest railroadgrade pocket watch mechanisms available in the day. Beginning in the 1920s, time service rules began to exclude privatelabel and jewelerretailer marked watches from their approved lists, and these watches were largely out of favor by the early 1930s. Illinois watch company, springfield, illinois rails west. Santa fe jewelers supply supplying your creativity. This pueblo is popular due to its wellpreserved colonial architecture, cobbled streets and many things to see and do. Authentic southwestern jewelry and art santa fe trail. Illinois bunn special 21 jewel railroad pocket watch chainworking. Look carefully at the advertisement text, nowhere is it stated that the watch is approved for railroad standard service by any railroad company. This is footage of santa fe 3751 going through oceanside with three p42dcs. Santa fe railway revised watch inspection rules effective september 1, 1921. In 1893, the hamilton watch company of lancaster, pennsylvania began producing pocket watches primarily for railroad workers. Best jewel art of canyon road if youre vacationing in new mexico, one of the places that you should visit is the city of santa fe.
Operated by traditional side winding mechanism with swivel. I like dave coatsworths method, described in a pdf download at the bottom of his. Santa fe stoneworks incredible pocket knives touch of. Unless a pocket watch is very rare small differences can make a big difference in price. We offer 30day no hassle returns, expert advice, and fast free shipping. Dear valued customers, we hope that you and your communities are well. We specialize in authentic native american jewelry, rugs, pottery, kachina dolls, baskets and much more.
The serial number of the watch is 1065108 and the serial number of the case is 5880 and has alaska silver on it. Get the best deals on illinois 21 jewels antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. We have worked with up to 3 generations in many families. Built as coalburners, they were later converted to oilburning during the 1930s. The company contracted for private label watch movements made by the illinois watch co. Such as illinois bunn special, veritas, sangamo, 950 and riverside maximus and many others. We could argue on and on about whether those santa fe specials are true railroad watches, but i hope that, after almost 50 years collecting and writing. Rpaige speakeasy manual wind 3835048 rpaige touch of. The dial first appeared around 1904, and was used across the entire santa fe railway system to help ensure the safety of santa fe crew members and passengers. Sold illinois santa fe special in an illinois marked. Download a santa fe city trail map and a rtd mountain trail route map.
All of those ornate features are shown off nicely in an illinois marked salesmans case with its front and back crystals. If you choose next day or 2nd day delivery, it may. This is an outstanding santa fe special triple signed watch movement, face and case housed in the original santa fe gold filled case. View a beaufort and the lowcountry sc travel guide online, from discovery map. This is an example of a railroad grade pocket watch made by the illinois watch company. In addition, bicycle paths and trails for all types of riders are located in and around the city. See more of illinois bunn special pocket watches on facebook. See more ideas about jewelry making, jewelry and handmade. Also, last year santa fe was recognized by the international mountain bicycling association imba as a silver level ride center.
Vintage 23 jewel trainmens special pocket watch apr 02. Illinois open face antique pocket watches with 21 jewels for sale. At the same time, the locomotives were given 79inch 2,007 mm driving wheels instead of their original 73inch 1,854 mm, and the. There is a gentle tug at the steering wheel under hard acceleration and you can chirp the front wheels if youre too enthusiastic with the accelerator but ultimately hyundais engineers have done a. Railroadgrade watches had to meet strict guidelines to ensure their reliability and accuracy. A railroad watch is a watch that satisfies the requirements in effect at the time the watch was made. Be open faced, size 18 or 16, have a minimum of 17 jewels, adjusted to at least five positions, keep time accurately to within a grain or loss of only 30 seconds a week, adjusted to. Through the years, gold house has maintained a reputation for impeccable customer service, featuring the finest opal and diamond jewelry made by local and world renowned artists. Santa fe special pocket watch image of blouse and pocket. This had the combined effects of increasing productivity and lowering the prices of walthams watches to its customers. Our governor has issued an order for all nonessential businesses to remain closed until midmay. Inside case reads, santa fe watch company double stock case is made of two plates of solid gold over composition 7873430.
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