Pocket Watch Database

Federal Pocket Watch

Federal was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Rosenfield-Simone 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 2221201-2221600 59
Illinois 2222101-2222300 173
Illinois 2244401-2244700 173
Illinois 4004101-4004800 406
Illinois 4066901-4067000 306
Illinois 4076001-4078000 406
Illinois 4546001-4548000
Mixed Run
415
Illinois 4675001-4676000 806
Illinois 4680001-4684000 405
Illinois 4709001-4711000 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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