21 jewel Illinois A Lincoln conversion from 1920
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels, golden applied indices, and the original pocket watch case.
*This timepiece is in our new case featuring front and back anti-reflective coated sapphire crystals, gaskets ensuring water resistance, and the use of premium 315L stainless steel for superior quality.*
Illinois Watch Co. was in operation from 1869-1948 and produced some of the most renowned railroad-grade movements ever manufactured. Watches were produced in their factory in Springfield, Illinois.
This timepiece from Illinois was crafted in Springfield in 1920 and is driven by the A Lincoln grade movement, a 21-jewel Illinois in-house mechanism produced from 1907 to 1928. The movement, adorned with exquisite striped damaskeening, boasts a bridge plate design that showcases the entire gear train. Remarkably well-preserved, the movement has been custom refinished with deep blue accents, achieved through meticulous thermal treatment of each part. The movement screws have also been finished in blue. The watch hands underwent a similar process during restoration.
The metal Illinois dial features stunning applied golden indices that gleam in the light. Housed in a newly designed silver-colored wristwatch conversion case, this timepiece offers comfortable wear with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, which also provide a more personalized fit on various wrist sizes. The case, equipped with front, back, and crown gaskets, ensures water resistance up to 50 meters, though it is advisable to remove the watch before water activities. Having undergone a thorough servicing, this timepiece is ready for your upcoming adventures. As a testament to our commitment to preserving history, the original pocket watch case is included.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 275 degrees
Beat Error: 0.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Illinois
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Year Manufactured: 1920
Dial Material: Metal
Jewels: 21 jewels
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Front Crystal: Domed AR coated sapphire
Back Crystal: Flat AR coated sapphire
Case Material: 316L stainless
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: Yes
Serial Number: 3699288
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.