**Photos**: [https://imgur.com/a/fp5w1Cf](https://imgur.com/a/fp5w1Cf) **Movement Shots:** [https://imgur.com/a/WxaTHvm](https://imgur.com/a/WxaTHvm) **Videos:** [https://imgur.com/a/wCrH6DG](https://imgur.com/a/wCrH6DG) **Timestamp**: [https://imgur.com/a/fgvbefP](https://imgur.com/a/fgvbefP) *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 was made in Springfield, Illinois in 1915, right in the middle of World War I. It is powered by the A. Lincoln grade, a 21 jewel movement produced by the Illinois Watch Company from 1907 to 1928. This specific variant is crown-set at 3:00 and is one of roughly 2,500 ever made. Every component of the movement has been fully refinished. Screws, hardware, ratchet wheel, and crown wheel were thermally colored by hand over an alcohol lamp, while the jewel settings, gear train, balance, and balance weights were individually hand polished back to their original golden tone. The hands were restored the same way and thermally colored to match the movement hardware so everything ties together visually. The original dial is porcelain enamel with bold Roman numerals. A minute track with triangular markers every five minutes improves legibility and carries through to the sub-seconds register. A rare movement, beautiful dial, and top tier restoration all completed in our shop in Little Rock, Arkansas 🇺🇸. Read more about us [here](https://www.littlerocksoiree.com/relics-to-riches-what-makes-frett-co-clockworks-tick/). **Price**: $3,249, But negotiable—especially to someone with an interest getting into vintage American watchmaking. **Case**: 316L stainless (surgical grade steel), 44 mm diameter, 47 mm lug to lug (52 mm with crown), 13 mm height, front/back sapphire crystals that are AR coated. Front, back, and crown gaskets provide 50 meters of water resistance although it is recommended to take the piece off before water activities. Read more about our 44 mm case [here](https://www.frettclockworks.com/blog/discover-the-excellence-of-our-44-mm-pocket-watch-conversion-cases). **Thermal Coloring**: To enhance both corrosion resistance and visual appeal, the movement hardware was thermally colored using a traditional technique employed by early 20th-century watchmakers: open-flame bluing (read more [here](https://www.frettclockworks.com/blog/the-art-and-science-of-thermal-coloring-for-pocket-watch-conversions)). **Shipping**: UPS 2nd Day Air free in the USA. International shipping via DHL Express (\~$100), which takes approximately one week from date of shipment. **Payment Method**: PayPal, PayPal Credit, Venmo, Apple Pay, CashApp, Wise, Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna, and All Major Credit Cards **Service History**: The watch was serviced in 2026 and comes with a 1-year service warranty. The watch was inspected and cleaned. The watch was re-assembled and oiled using high-grade Swiss oil. Time keeping will vary depending on position. **About us**: We are a small batch, custom watch restoration company located in Central Arkansas USA. Our mission is to preserve and enhance vintage and antique watches. Everything we work on is done in house completely by hand. Each timepiece we produce is one-of-a-kind. Please follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/frettcoclockworks/) Please like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/frettcoclockworks/)