Pocket Watch Database

Queen Pocket Watch

Queen was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for C.H. Knights & 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 132301-132900 Columbia
Illinois 148201-148500 Columbia
Illinois 272301-273000 100
Illinois 359201-360600 Columbia
Illinois 377801-378100 2
Illinois 427401-427600 2
Illinois 1183001-1183100 116
Illinois 1195501-1195700 65
Illinois 1217701-1217900 65
Illinois 1279201-1279400 64
Illinois 1520701-1520800 64
Illinois 1913001-1913180 89
Illinois 2455901-2456000 89
Illinois 3457501-3458000 89
Illinois 3774001-3775000 89


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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