Burlington 21 jewel from 1921 with a Railroad Dial
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The movement features 21 jewels and a classic railroad style Montgomery dial.
*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.*
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 watch, crafted in Springfield, Illinois, was completed in 1921. It operates on a sophisticated 21-jewel movement, manufactured from 1913 to 1929 in Springfield, Illinois in a partnership with the Illinois Watch Company. The movement is in outstanding condition and has been uniquely refinished with blue accents, achieved by thermally heating each component by hand to color the iron-based parts. The jewel settings have been restored to their initial brilliant golden hue, while the watch plates have been meticulously restored to their original silver appearance. The hands have not been restored and are in their original heat blue condition. The dial is porcelain-enamel and in excellent condition. The dial is in the classical railroad style with minutes marks on the perimeter, which is called a ‘Montgomery Dial’. This type of dial is the epitome of the railroad era and highly sought after by collectors.
This timepiece is cased in a newly designed silver-colored wristwatch conversion case, ensuring comfortable wear with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting while also providing a more tailored fit for wrists of various sizes. The case, equipped with front, back, and crown gaskets, offers water resistance up to 50 meters, although it is advisable to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. Having undergone thorough servicing, this timepiece is ready for your upcoming adventures.
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: 1921
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (excellent)
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: No
Serial Number: 3836997
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.