BURLINGTON WATCH COMPANY

The Burlington Watch Company was a Chicago based company, also known as a mail-order sales company. Burlington sold private labeled watches; the majority were made under contract by the Illinois Watch Company.

By selling directly to the customer and using the monthly payment plan, Burlington offered high-quality watches to those who otherwise might not be able to afford them.
 
Some contend that the Burlington Watch Company was a subsidiary of the Illinois Watch Company, but this claim has not been documented. Burlington also sold a small number of movements made by Henry Moser & Co, in Switzerland. These movements may have been sold only in Canada and appear to have been cased in Canadian-made cases. Most American Burlington watches were sold in Burlington-signed gold-filled cases of good quality.
 
From the era where the concept of competitive quality products and craftsmanship was very important, an excellent example of the early 20th Century ingenuity that made the American Pocket Watch a worldwide standard for accuracy and beauty in timekeeping.

The Illinois Bunn Special – most collectable pocket watch!
 
1907 BURLINGTON SPECIAL
GRADE 37 WRISTWATCH
U.S.A. MADE WATCH

This is a vintage Burlington Special wristwatch dated from 1907.

With a Beautiful finished engraved manual-wind movement (signed Burlington Watch Co.) caliber grade 37 and model 2 made by Illinois Watch Co., sub-second and U.S.A. made.

Cased in a gorgeous 32mm art deco cushion case, engraved bezel and case sides.

Still the original ceramic dial with black enamel Arabic Numerals, bold and red minute/second tracks, original blued steel hands as well.

The sub-second is located at 6. The dial is also signed with “Burlington Special.”

This watch is coming with a new-old-stock brown Genuine Leather two-piece strap.

The watch is still in good condition! Runs very well and keep great time!

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.

Movement:
BURLINGTON WATCH Co.
17 Jewels
Safety Pinion
2014542
U.S.A.

Case Markings: 
S.W.C.CO.
STARWHITE
1417548

Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter: 32
Case Diameter with Crown: 36
Case Lug to Lug: 39.3
Case Thickness: 9.6
Lug Width: 16
Band Width: 16

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
 
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
 
It will be carefully packed.
 
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