Pocket Watch Database

Illinois I.W.C.

Grade I.W.C. is a 7j Hunting watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 18s, Model 1 movement features a gilt finish.

I.W.C. Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels7j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model2 or 1 or 3 or 4 or 6 or 5
  • SettingKey or Lever
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

I.W.C. Production Info

  • Total Production220,690
  • Number of Runs244
  • Production Years1884-1907
  • First Serial544,001
  • Last Serial1,989,100
  • Largest Run20,000
  • Smallest Run20
  • Most Common Run100

Research Notes

The "I.W.C." grade was one of the most basic options in the Illinois product line. Produced for over a decade, this movement featured 7 Jewels and the appearance was generally very plain. Later runs were sometimes noted in factory records as featuring 11 Jewels. However, no examples have been recorded to date.

Some dials are marked "I.W.Co."