Pocket Watch Database

Capitol Pocket Watch

Capitol was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Sterling 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 3657201-3657900
Mixed Run
405
Illinois 3714001-3717000
Mixed Run
305
Illinois 3753001-3753400 706
Illinois 3902001-3904000 405
Illinois 3963001-3964000 405
Illinois 3980001-3980900 606
Illinois 4009001-4010000 706
Illinois 4065001-4066300 305
Illinois 4066301-4066800 304
Illinois 4078001-4079000 706
Illinois 4154001-4155000
Mixed Run
274
Illinois 4340001-4341000
Mixed Run
274
Illinois 4427001-4428000 405
Illinois 4747001-4749000
Mixed Run
405


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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