Pocket Watch Database

Hallmark Pocket Watch

Hallmark was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Macy's 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 2890501-2891000 506
Illinois 2896101-2896400 509
Illinois 2905001-2905400 504
Illinois 2945851-2946300 505
Illinois 3002201-3003000 504
Illinois 3011001-3012000 503
Illinois 3089001-3089500 503
Illinois 3144501-3145100 505
Illinois 3242501-3243000 504
Illinois 3243001-3244000 303
Illinois 3364001-3364600 23
Illinois 3401001-3401400 505
Illinois 3401701-3401800 506
Illinois 3424501-3424900 509
Illinois 3468401-3468800 504
Illinois 3509001-3509700 504
Illinois 3537001-3537300 503
Illinois 3537301-3537700 504
Illinois 3620001-3620200 505
Illinois 3664001-3665500 505
Illinois 3736501-3737000 505
Illinois 3745001-3746000 507
Illinois 3788201-3788700 505


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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