Illinois Grade 228 from 1911
This timepiece is a wristwatch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 15 jewels and is in excellent condition.
*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.*
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 1911. 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 bridge plate design so the entire 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. The hands of the watch are in their original condition and have not been restored. The Illinois dial is metal with a circular guilloche motif in the center and a stripped finish on the exterior.
The timepiece is housed in a new silver-colored wristwatch conversion case designed with adjustable lugs for ease in winding and setting and to allow for a more tailored fit across various wrist sizes. The case, featuring front, back, and crown gaskets, provides water resistance up to 50 meters, although it is advisable to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. The watch is fully serviced and ready for your upcoming adventures.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 275 degrees
Beat Error: 0.5 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: 1911
Dial Material: Metal (guilloche)
Jewels: 15 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: 2286003
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.