Burlington Special from from 1912
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The movement features 19 jewels, a flawless porcelain-enamel dial, and beautiful heat blued movement accents.
*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 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The movement features 19 jewels, a flawless porcelain-enamel dial, and beautiful heat blued movement accents.
*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 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
This timepiece is a pocket watch conversion, and the movement can be seen through the caseback. The movement features 19 jewels, a flawless porcelain-enamel dial, and beautiful heat blued movement accents.
*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 316L stainless steel for superior quality.*
The Burlington Watch Co. was a subsidiary of the Illinois Watch Co., which was in operation from 1869-1948 and produced some of the best railroad-grade movements ever manufactured. Burlington watches were produced by Illinois in their factory in Springfield, Illinois and the company was headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
This Burlington watch, crafted in Springfield, Illinois, was completed in 1912. It features a 19-jewel movement produced between 1911 and 1926 in collaboration with the Illinois Watch Company. The movement is in outstanding condition and has been refinished with blue accents by thermally heating each component using traditional watchmaking techniques. The jewel settings have been restored to their original golden hue, and the watch plates have been carefully returned to their pristine silver finish. The hands have also been restored using the same thermal treatment process. The porcelain-enamel dial, in flawless condition, showcases large Arabic numerals in a style unique to Burlington. These numerals are among the most distinctive and remarkable found on American watch dials.
This timepiece is cased in a newly designed silver-colored wristwatch conversion case, ensuring comfortable wear with adjustable lugs for easy winding and setting while also providing a more tailored fit for wrists of various sizes. The case, equipped with front, back, and crown gaskets, offers water resistance up to 50 meters, although it is advisable to remove the watch before engaging in water activities. Having undergone thorough servicing, this timepiece is ready for your upcoming adventures.
Watch Performance
Accuracy: +/- 10 seconds per day
Amplitude: 250 degrees
Beat Error: 1.5 ms
Frequency: 18,000 (5 beats per second)
Power Reserve: 24-30 hours
Complication: Sub second hands
Watch Specifications
Manufacture: Burlington (Chicago, Illinois)
Location: Springfield, Illinois
Year Manufactured: 1912
Dial Material: Porcelain-enamel (flawless)
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, adjusts to wrist size
Height: 13 mm
Original Case Included: No
Serial Number: 2456044
Water Resistance: 50 meters
Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty
All Frett & Co. Clockworks watches come with a full 1-year warranty unless otherwise stated.