Two-Tone Illinois Central from 1922

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 1922. The watch is powered by the Central grade movement, which is a 17 jewel Illinois in-house movement that was produced between 1911-1929. The movement is in exceptional condition with beautiful striped two-tone 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 and the hands of the watch have been restored using the same process. The Illinois dial is metal with a gilt finish in excellent condition. The watch is cased in a new silver-colored wrist watch conversion case so the watch can be enjoyed on your wrist. The watch comes fully serviced and ready for your next adventure. Because of our dedication to history, the original case will be included as well.

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: 1922

• Dial Material: Metal (gilt)

• Movement Setting: Stem

• Railroad Grade: No

• Jewels: 17 jewels

• Jewel Material: Ruby

• Movement Color: Blue

• Warranty: Full 1-Year Warranty

• Case Diameter: 44 mm

• Lug width: 22 mm

• Lug to Lug: Approximately 52 mm (lugs adjust to wrist profile)

• Height: 12 mm

• Original Case Included: Yes

• Serial Number: 4148584

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