44 mm Burlington 21 jewel conversion from 1921

The Burlington Watch Co. was a subsidiary of the Illinois Watch Co., which was in operation from 1869-1948 and produced some of the best railroad-grade movements ever manufactured. Burlington watches were produced by Illinois in their factory in Springfield, Illinois and the company was headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

This Burlington pocket watch conversion was manufactured in Springfield, Illinois, and was finished in 1921. The watch is powered by a high end 21 jewel movement, which was produced between 1913-1929. The movement is in excellent condition and has been custom refinished with vibrant blue accents. The accents were created through thermally treating each movement part by hand to color the iron based components. The hands of the watch have been restored as well using the same thermal treatment process. The jewel casings have been restored to their original bright, golden color, and the plates of the watch have been completely restored to their original silver color. The Burlington dial is metal and finishing with a gilt gold coloring. The numerals are big and bold and the dial is designed to appear double sunk for contrast. The watch is cased in a silver wrist watch conversion case so the timepiece can be enjoyed on the wrist. The case has adjustable lugs so the timepiece provides a more custom fit depending on wrist size. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.

Watch Performance

• Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day

• Amplitude: 275 degrees

• Beat Error: 1.5 ms

• Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)

• Power Reserve: 24-30 hours

• Complication: Sub second hands

Watch Specifications

• Manufacture: Burlington (Chicago, Illinois)

• Location: Springfield, Illinois

• Year Manufactured: 1917

• Dial Material: Metal (gilt)

• Movement Setting: Stem

• Railroad Grade: No

• Jewels: 21 jewels

• Jewel Material: Ruby

• Movement Color: Blue

• Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty

• Case Diameter: 44 mm

• Lug width: 22 mm

• Lug to Lug: 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)

• Height: 12 mm

• Original Case Included: No

• Serial Number: 3875496

All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.