Pocket Watch Database

Stewart Special Pocket Watch

Stewart Special was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Sproehnle & 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 1367201-1367800 175
Illinois 1398901-1399200 64
Illinois 1421401-1421600 64
Illinois 1479801-1480000 175
Illinois 1482701-1483000 64
Illinois 1579601-1580000 64
Illinois 2883851-2884000 606
Illinois 3309801-3309950 605
Illinois 3377201-3377300 806
Illinois 3393001-3393750 89
Illinois 3566701-3566900 806
Illinois 3728801-3729000 806
Illinois 3798501-3799000 273
Illinois 3825001-3825700 605
Illinois 3846501-3846600 274
Illinois 3872001-3873100 273
Illinois 3939001-3940200 89
Illinois 3980001-3980900 606
Illinois 3999201-4000000 273
Illinois 4010001-4010100 806
Illinois 4011001-4011600 273
Illinois 4029001-4031000 806
Illinois 4032001-4032500 273
Illinois 4053651-4054000 273
Illinois 4093001-4093700 605
Illinois 4140201-4140600 273
Illinois 4307701-4307900 806


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:

Serial Number Lookup

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission.
Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.