Illinois Pocket Watches
In 1870 the Illinois Springfield Watch Company was organized and established in Springfield, Illinois by John C. Adams, John T. Stuart, a Springfield lawyer and former partner of Abraham Lincoln, John Williams, president of the First National bank of Springfield, William B. Miller, a local merchant, and John B. Bunn, who along with his brother owned a grocery business. In 1879 the company, due to financial difficulties, was reorganized and the name changed to the Springfield Illinois Watch Company. In 1885 the company name was changed to the Illinois Watch Company. In 1927 it was purchased by the Hamilton Watch Company. Hamilton continued to produce watches with the Illinois name until 1939.
A closeup view of an Illinois 18 size 15 jewel Miller marked Adjusted Keywind pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 18 size 24 jewel Bunn Special pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 18 size 24 jewel Lafayette pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 18 size 23 jewel Interstate Chronometer pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 18 size 15 jewel Rail Road King Gilt pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 18 size 15 jewel Rail Road King Nickel pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 16 size 23 jewel Grade 710 Diamond Ruby Sapphire pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 16 size 23 jewel Grade 310 Diamond Ruby Sapphire pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 16 size 23 jewel Grade 310 Diamond Ruby Sapphire pocket watch dial
A closeup view of an Illinois 16 size 23 jewel Sixty Hour Bunn Special pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 16 size 23 jewel 163 Bunn Special pocket watch movement
A closeup view of an Illinois 16 size 21 jewel 161 Bunn Special pocket watch movement