Illinois Grade 274 from 1922 with an Excellent Metal Dial
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels and an excellent metal dial.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels and an excellent metal dial.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels and an excellent metal dial.
*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*
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 timepiece, produced in Springfield, Illinois, in 1922, is powered by the 274-grade movement—a 21-jewel in-house mechanism manufactured by Illinois between 1911 and 1926. The movement showcases striped damaskeening and a bridge plate design, putting the entire gear train on display. It has been restored, complete with the original golden accents applied by Illinois at the time of manufacture. The heat-blued hands are original and have not been restored, while the brass jewel settings have been cleaned to reveal their natural golden sheen. The metal Illinois dial features a guilloche pattern radiating outward from the center, creating a captivating effect that makes checking the time visually striking and a delight to admire.
The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel pocket watch conversion case, featuring adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting, ensuring a comfortable fit across various wrist sizes. The case includes front, back, and crown gaskets, providing water resistance up to 50 meters, though removing the watch before water activities is recommended. The timepiece comes fully serviced and is ready for your next adventure. Reflecting our commitment to preserving history, this timepiece includes the original 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: 1922
Dial Material: Metal (guilloche)
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: 47 mm (52 mm with crown)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: Yes, 25 year gold filled
Serial Number: 4126120
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.