Illinois Santa Fe Special from 1927
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The timepiece features 21 jewels and only a few thousand of these historic timepieces were produced.
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 21 jewels and only a few thousand of these historic timepieces were produced.
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 21 jewels and only a few thousand of these historic timepieces were produced.
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 manufactured in Springfield, Illinois, and was finished in 1927. The watch is powered by the Santa Fe Special grade movement, which is a high-end 21 jewel Illinois in-house movement that was produced in the early 1900s. The movement is in exceptional condition with beautiful radiant damaskeening. The movement is finished with blue accents that were achieved by thermal coloring each component by hand—a traditional watchmaker technique to add contrast and also protection from corrosion. The watch's hands remain unrestored in their original heat-blued condition. The Illinois dial, made of metal, features bold Arabic numerals and a circular motif at its center.
The timepiece is encased in a 316L stainless steel wristwatch conversion case, designed with adjustable lugs for ease in winding and setting, ensuring a tailored 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 participating in water activities. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your upcoming adventures. Because of our dedication to preserving history, the watch comes complete with the original Santa Fe Special 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: Hamilton
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Year Manufactured: 1927
Dial Material: Metal
Movement Setting: Stem
Railroad Grade: No
Jewels: 21 jewels
Jewel Material: Ruby
Movement Color: Blue
Case Material: 316L Stainless steel
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
Case Diameter: 44 mm
Lug width: 22 mm
Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (adjusts to wrist size)
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: Yes, Santa Fe Special case
Serial Number: 4925515
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.