Hamilton Illinois co-branded watches, which were only produced for three years from 1953 to 1955, are relatively rare. Hamilton Illinois watches in good running condition are even rarer, so this elegant men’s tank is a great collector’s watch. Perhaps ironically, given both Hamilton and Illinois were storied American brands from the pocket watch era, this watch uses a Swiss ETA movement.

A really handsome, rare and unusal Hamilton tank-style watch from the mid 1950s. The dial has a cool 2-tone color-shifting look created by brushing the surface in 2 different directions. The pincushion case design will look good on a wide range of wrist sizes. This beauty is powered by a classic & reliable USA-made Hamilton 748 sweep second manual wind movement.