Pocket Watch Database

Sterling Pocket Watch

Sterling was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Kay Jewelry Co. by Illinois Watch Co..

Indentified Runs

The following runs have been identified as containing movements marked with this private label or trade name. Because this list is derrived from surviving examples, it is not intended to be comprehensive. Other runs possibly exist that have not yet been identified. Most private labels and special orders were produced in batches and many times, the entire run is not comprised of special marked movements.

Manufacturer Run Grade
Illinois 4065001-4066300 305
Illinois 4072001-4074000 406
Illinois 4141001-4143000 405
Illinois 4149001-4149700
Mixed Run
305
Illinois 4154001-4155000
Mixed Run
274
Illinois 4241201-4242000 606
Illinois 4271001-4273000 305
Illinois 4334001-4336000 305
Illinois 4338001-4340000
Mixed Run
405
Illinois 4347001-4349000 405
Illinois 4352001-4354000 274
Illinois 4363001-4364000 801
Illinois 4395001-4395150 274
Illinois 4546001-4548000
Mixed Run
415
Illinois 4595001-4598000 405
Illinois 4656001-4658000
Mixed Run
405
Illinois 4713001-4715000 405
Illinois 4747001-4749000
Mixed Run
405
Illinois 4777001-4779000 405
Illinois 4783001-4786000 405
Illinois 4791001-4792000 405
Illinois 4800001-4802000 405
Illinois 5074821-5074850 305
Illinois 5088601-5089000 903
Illinois 5089701-5090000 905
Illinois 5369001-5369600 127
Illinois 5494001-5495000 127
Illinois 5521301-5522000 127
Illinois 5554401-5554700 127


The Illinois Watch Co. manufactured watches in Springfield, Illinois from approximately 1869 to 1948. See more information about Illinois Watch Co. or find out more information about your watch by conducting a serial number lookup.

Illinois Watch Co.

Initial Marking: I.W.Co.

Location: Springfield, Illinois

Years of Operation: 1869-1948

Successor: Hamilton

Purchased by Hamilton Watch Co., 1927

Production Jewels: 7-23 Jewels

Production Sizes: Wide Variety

Total Production: 5,600,000+

Factory Building Status: The original Illinois Watch Company factory building no longer exists. However, a later expansion was built to serve as a new frontage for the factory. Part of this addition still stands, and a modern structure has been built around it.

Average Rarity:

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