Private Label Trade Names on American Pocket Watches: The Lincoln Watch & Jewelry Company: Part 3: Landis Watch Company Trade Names

The Lincoln Watch & Jewelry Company marketed private label watches with various military-associated trade names, all under the sub-brand of the Landis Watch Company. The movements were manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company and featured custom dials marked “Landis” in stylized serif text.

Landis Watch Company Trade Names:

Admiral
12-Size, 17 Jewels
(Grade 273)

General
16-Size, 17 Jewels
(Grade 175)

Colonel
18-Size, 17 Jewels
(Grade 79)

Captain
16-Size, 15 Jewels
(Grade 172)

Lieutenant
18-Size, 15 Jewels
(Grade 59/69)

Major
16-Size, 15 Jewels
(Grade 173)

King Landis
12-Size, 15/17 Jewels
(Multiple Grades)