Pocket Watch Database

Railroad Dispatcher Pocket Watch

Railroad Dispatcher was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for John M. Roberts 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 1286701-1287000 57
Illinois 1324401-1324600 173
Illinois 1861501-1861900 173
Illinois 1893901-1894000 273
Illinois 2268551-2268580 185
Illinois 2331101-2331800 172
Illinois 2518001-2518400 304
Illinois 2594501-2594800 403
Illinois 2695881-2695890 305
Illinois 3926001-3927000 305
Illinois 4027001-4029000 405
Illinois 4279001-4281000 406


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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