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Father Time Antiques

@FatherTimeIL

The Midwest's largest retailer of vintage wristwatches, antique pocket watches, antique clocks & first rate restoration work. | 773-880-5599

The Elgin Watch Company had a great sense of what the public wanted and how to make those watches that filled the bill. This ladies' solid gold, "O" size hunting case really hit the nail on the head. ow.ly/zPuY30lAMcd #fathertimeantiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. The Elgin Watch Company had a great sense of what the public wanted and how to make those watches that filled the bill. This ladies' solid gold, "O" size hunting case really hit the nail on the head. ow.ly/zPuY30lAMcd #fathertimeantiques #chicago #restoration

The "Calibre 41" was introduced in 1940 and is distinguished by the red button at the 4 o'clock position. It measures 40mm in diameter, by 48mm lug to lug, by 14mm thick (including the crystal). ow.ly/1Prk30lAMfL #fathertimeantiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. The "Calibre 41" was introduced in 1940 and is distinguished by the red button at the 4 o'clock position. It measures 40mm in diameter, by 48mm lug to lug, by 14mm thick (including the crystal). ow.ly/1Prk30lAMfL #fathertimeantiques #chicago #restoration

This Waltham was made in 1926, when they were in stiff competition for the hearts of Americans. The actual clock case measures 37mm in diameter, by 81mm, from the bottom of the case to the top of the crown, by 21mm thick. ow.ly/UcO730lAMjE #fathertimeantiques #IL #chicago

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. This Waltham was made in 1926, when they were in stiff competition for the hearts of Americans. The actual clock case measures 37mm in diameter, by 81mm, from the bottom of the case to the top of the crown, by 21mm thick. ow.ly/UcO730lAMjE #fathertimeantiques #IL #chicago

This Waterbury, made in New Haven, Connecticut was know as the "Galesburg", circa 1906. It has survived several lifetimes of use with great panache. Our head clock-maker has it running just as Waterbury intended. ow.ly/Qr9530lAMod #fathertimeantiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. This Waterbury, made in New Haven, Connecticut was know as the "Galesburg", circa 1906. It has survived several lifetimes of use with great panache. Our head clock-maker has it running just as Waterbury intended. ow.ly/Qr9530lAMod #fathertimeantiques #chicago #restoration

Elgin was the largest watch manufacturer in the world, when this watch was made circa 1937. It is a seventeen jewel ladies' wristwatch that is in great condition. ow.ly/sLQL30l8q0X #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. Elgin was the largest watch manufacturer in the world, when this watch was made circa 1937. It is a seventeen jewel ladies' wristwatch that is in great condition. ow.ly/sLQL30l8q0X  #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

Gruen was the inventor and innovator of the watch called "Curvex" and they produced many different models of the "Curvex," for both men and women, in the mid to late 1930s through the 1940s. ow.ly/Xdni30l8pYt #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. Gruen was the inventor and innovator of the watch called "Curvex" and they produced many different models of the "Curvex," for both men and women, in the mid to late 1930s through the 1940s. ow.ly/Xdni30l8pYt #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

This 50th Anniversary Edition of the "Seamaster GMT" was originally created in 1998 and they have done a stellar job with this watch. ow.ly/dmfD30l8pTc #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. This 50th Anniversary Edition of the "Seamaster GMT" was originally created in 1998 and they have done a stellar job with this watch. ow.ly/dmfD30l8pTc #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

Our staff includes 3 master watchmakers, and 2 master clockmakers, whom are all European trained and educated. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can relate a great deal of watch and clock history! #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. Our staff includes 3 master watchmakers, and 2 master clockmakers, whom are all European trained and educated. Our sales staff is very knowledgeable and can relate a great deal of watch and clock history! #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

This Ladies Elgin Hourglass Automatic is the only one of these watches we have ever had let alone seen. Suffice it to say that it is extremely rare! ow.ly/nNkR30kJnFG #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. This Ladies Elgin Hourglass Automatic is the only one of these watches we have ever had let alone seen. Suffice it to say that it is extremely rare! ow.ly/nNkR30kJnFG #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

We are always striving to be better, and that starts with you! Please take a minute to take this quick survey so we can make our customer's experiences as great as possible! ow.ly/YFiz30kJnWX #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. We are always striving to be better, and that starts with you! Please take a minute to take this quick survey so we can make our customer's experiences as great as possible! ow.ly/YFiz30kJnWX #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

The Jules Jurgensen Chronograph we present here is a watch devoutly to be wished for. It is a wonderful stainless steel, Black Panda Dial Chronograph from the late 1960s that is in wonderful condition. ow.ly/KbmZ30kJnJV #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. The Jules Jurgensen Chronograph we present here is a watch devoutly to be wished for. It is a wonderful stainless steel, Black Panda Dial Chronograph from the late 1960s that is in wonderful condition. ow.ly/KbmZ30kJnJV #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago

This particular Art Deco Optima is executed in a very fancy, engraved, 18K solid white gold case that boasts a sapphire blue, cabochon crown, and a silvered, engraved dial accented with blued steel hands. ow.ly/Wdoa30kJnSE #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. This particular Art Deco Optima is executed in a very fancy, engraved, 18K solid white gold case that boasts a sapphire blue, cabochon crown, and a silvered, engraved dial accented with blued steel hands. ow.ly/Wdoa30kJnSE #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques

Once we have acquired a choice watch or clock the process begins in earnest. The piece is inspected by our head watchmaker and he decides what will be needed to fully restore the particular timepiece. #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. Once we have acquired a choice watch or clock the process begins in earnest. The piece is inspected by our head watchmaker and he decides what will be needed to fully restore the particular timepiece. #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to wish all the fantastic dads out there a Happy Father's Day! #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. From the bottom of our hearts, we want to wish all the fantastic dads out there a Happy Father's Day! #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

Our level of commitment to the restoration process is unmatched by any other watch and clock seller. Customers can rely on Father Time Antiques to deliver the best in the Vintage and Antique watch market. #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. Our level of commitment to the restoration process is unmatched by any other watch and clock seller. Customers can rely on Father Time Antiques to deliver the best in the Vintage and Antique watch market. #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

Restoration is typically a long, careful process that varies from watch to watch. You can read more about the process here: ow.ly/h9GU30kgcUp #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. Restoration is typically a long, careful process that varies from watch to watch. You can read more about the process here: ow.ly/h9GU30kgcUp #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

We love to hear from you! Tell us how we are doing so we can improve your experience! ow.ly/XBoP30jMAAK #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. We love to hear from you! Tell us how we are doing so we can improve your experience! ow.ly/XBoP30jMAAK #fathertimeantiques #watches #antiques #chicago #restoration

During our restoration process, each watch is disassembled and cleaned separately using various chemicals that remove built up oils and dirt that may affect the movement. #FatherTimeAntiques #Watches #Chicago #Illinois #restoration

FatherTimeIL's tweet image. During our restoration process, each watch is disassembled and cleaned separately using various chemicals that remove built up oils and dirt that may affect the movement. #FatherTimeAntiques #Watches #Chicago #Illinois #restoration

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