Pocket Watch Database

Lakeshore Pocket Watch

Lakeshore was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Montgomery Ward & 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 152601-153400 1
Illinois 1463401-1463700 61
Illinois 1484201-1484800 61
Illinois 1555001-1555600 61
Illinois 1556501-1557000 61
Illinois 1560401-1560900 61
Illinois 1601501-1602000 61
Illinois 1604001-1605000 61
Illinois 1612801-1613320 61
Illinois 1716001-1717000 69
Illinois 1748301-1748600 69
Illinois 1841001-1842000 79
Illinois 1895001-1895300 79
Illinois 1924801-1925000 79
Illinois 2670001-2671000 69


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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