44 mm Burlington 21 jewel conversion from 1919

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 1919. 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, in excellent condition, and features big, bold Arabic numerals. The watch is cased in a new silver-colored wrist watch conversion case so the watch can be enjoyed on your wrist. This case is designed with adjustable lugs that permit a more custom fit for different wrist sizes. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure.

Watch Performance

• Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day

• Amplitude: 300 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: 1919

• Dial Material: Metal

• 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: Approximately 52 mm (lugs adjust to wrist size)

• Height: 12 mm

• Original Case Included: No

• Serial Number: 3523824

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