Illinois Grade 228 from 1910
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 15 jewels and a beautiful two finger plate design.
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 timepiece was manufactured in Springfield, Illinois, and was finished in 1910. The watch is powered by the 228 grade movement, which is a 15 jewel Illinois in-house movement that was produced between 1904-1918. The movement is in exceptional condition with beautiful sunburst damaskeening and also features a two-finger design so the gear train is on display. The movement has been custom refinished with deep blue accents, and the movement screws have been finished in blue as well. The accents were created by thermally treating each movement part by hand to color the iron based components and the hands of the watch have been restored using the same process. The Illinois dial is porcelain-enamel, is in flawless condition, had has been cleaned. 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.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 250 degrees
Beat Error: 1.1 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: 1910
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (Flawless)
Movement Setting: Stem
Railroad Grade: No
Jewels: 15 jewels
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Color: Blue
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: 54 mm
Height: 12 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 2229077
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.