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  1. Illinois Watch Company - NAWCC Forums

    Jun 4, 2009 · In seeking information about a watch, it is the serial number on the movement (the "works") that is important. Information about Illinois watches may be found, using the …

  2. Illinois Watch Co. 16 size numbered grades - NAWCC Forums

    Sep 12, 2008 · Here is some brief overview I put together of the numbered 16 size Illinois grades, focusing on the Illinois grade numbering system and the characteristics that watches share …

  3. Illinois pocket watch pricing and collecting | NAWCC Forums

    Jun 25, 2012 · I'm new to all of this, just recently inherited my grandfathers 1930 Illinois Watch Co. pocket watch. I've always like watches, and after receiving my grandfathers, inspecting it and …

  4. Illinois Watch Case Co. | NAWCC Forums

    May 30, 2009 · The Illinois Watch Case Co. started in Chicago in 1886 and, within a few years, moved to Elgin, IL. It continued making cases until the 1950s.

  5. Illinois Watch Case Co. Tivoli Cases - NAWCC Forums

    May 12, 2023 · I have a pocket watch case marked “Illinois Watch Case Co. Elgin Tivoli Gold Filled 14k Guaranteed” and I’m curious about its gold content and how long it should wear.

  6. Help with identification of Illinois Pocket Watch

    Aug 13, 2020 · Illinois Pocket Watch Information: Serial Number 2968364 (Grade Sangamo Special) As this is a lever set watch, you'll need to unscrew the front bezel in order to pull out …

  7. Illinois Pocket Watch - opening and ID'ing | NAWCC Forums

    Aug 11, 2016 · I received a Grandfather's Illinois pocket watch years ago. Happened upon it and decided to explore its history. Couple questions: - how do I get at the "innards" to see if there …

  8. Illinois RR Pocket Watch Identifcation and value - NAWCC Forums

    Jan 28, 2007 · Hi Tom: Welcome to the NAWCC Pocket Watch Message Board! The Illinois Watch Company was founded in 1870 as the Springfield Watch Co. of Springfield, IL. It turned …

  9. Help with Illinois pocket watch | NAWCC Forums

    Dec 31, 2023 · Ehrhardt' "Illinois Watch Co. ID and Price Guide" has an ad (I. Press & Sons, Wholesale Jewelers) from 1917 that looks like it has your grade Illinois in it. At that time, it was …

  10. Illinois Watch Co Electric Railroad Standard - NAWCC Forums

    Jun 30, 2020 · There is a thread dedicated to trolley watches Trolley pocket watches This one has some good info on electric railroad watches as well as links to other similar threads Hamilton …