14 k illinois watch - trying to find info & value

The number 797897 is printed in the ‘guts’. Also, 14 K Dueber is on the inner cover and the inside of both outer covers along with 7 additional tiny numbers in a V shape.
Big thanks for any help.

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The numbers are serial numbers I’d need those to be able to get you info on it. You can bmail me directly and I’d be happy to help you with it.

this is the site I used
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Looks like your watch was made between 1887 & 1888

Here’s a good site for the history of the watch company

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As far as jewels and size we’d have to do more research can you send me pics of the front back and insides of the watch.

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