Illinois Grade 406 from 1922 with Original Golden Movement Accents

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This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels, original golden movement accents, and a guilloche dial.

This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.

*Every detail—from servicing, restoring, repairing and casing—is completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA*

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This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 19 jewels, original golden movement accents, and a guilloche dial.

This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.

*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 19 jewels, original golden movement accents, and a guilloche dial.

This piece is in our 44 mm conversion case, learn more about case size and profile.

*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 Illinois timepiece was crafted in Springfield, Illinois in 1922. The timepiece features the renowned 406-grade movement, a 19-jewel in-house movement produced by Illinois from 1913 to 1926. The movement has been meticulously restored and serviced, with special care taken to preserve the original damaskeening and the brilliance of the golden jewel settings. The movement components remain unrestored with their original golden accents, which were added by Illinois at the time of manufacture. The hands remain in their original heat-blued condition, exactly as Illinois applied them at the time of manufacture. The metal Illinois dial showcases bold numerals with an intricate guilloche motif at the center. Over time, the dial has developed a rich, natural patina, adding depth and character to the timepiece.

The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel conversion case, designed with 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 it is recommended to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. The timepiece comes fully serviced and ready for your future 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 hand

 

Watch Specifications

  • Manufacture: Illinois

  • Location: Springfield, Illinois

  • Year Manufactured: 1922

  • Dial Material: Metal

  • Jewels: 19 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: No

  • Serial Number: 4076622

  • Water Resistance: 50 meters

  • Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty

All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.