44 mm Illinois 'Master' conversion from 1927
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 17 jewels, a dial with golden accents, and the original pocket watch case.
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 Illinois pocket watch was manufactured in Springfield, Illinois, and was finished in 1927. The watch is powered by the 406 grade movement, which is a 17 jewel Illinois in-house movement that was produced between 1911-1929. The movement is in exceptional condition with a beautiful striped damaskeening finish and bright blue movement accents. The blue accents were completed by thermally heating of the parts to obtain a blue hue. The hands of the watch have not been restored and are in their original golden finish. The Illinois dial is metal with a beautiful textured motif at the center with a circular pattern. The numerals of the dial are a beautiful golden color that glisten and shine in the light. The watch is cased in a new silver-colored wrist watch conversion case so the watch can be enjoyed on your wrist. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the timepiece comes complete with the original gold filled pocket watch case.
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 hand
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Illinois
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Year Manufactured: 1927
Dial Material: Metal (guilloche)
Movement Setting: Stem
Railroad Grade: No
Jewels: 17 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 profile)
Height: 12 mm
Original Case Included: Yes, gold filled
Serial Number: 4927833
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.