Pictured: Burlington Special Movement Diagram Detailing Features, Burlington Watch Company Catalog, c.1911. The second-generation “Burlington Special,” based on the 16-Size Illinois Grade 185, was the first Burlington watch described as.
Pictured: “Fighting the Trust” Burlington Special Watch Advertisement, Railway Carmen’s Journal, January 1910 Following the success of the original 16-Size “Burlington Special,” the Burlington Watch Company explored ways to improve.
Pictured: Burlington Watch Company Grade 174 (Unadjusted) Movement Manufactured by the Illinois Watch Company, c.1908. The early 16-Size “Burlington Special” watches sold by the Burlington Watch Company were based on.
Pictured: Watch Diagrams Compared, “Fighting the Trust” Burlington Special Watch Advertisement, Missouri Valley Farmer (Topeka, Kansas), June 1908 [Left] and “Fighting the Trust” Burlington Special Watch Advertisement, Popular Mechanics, November.
Pictured: Watch Diagram Enlarged, “Fighting the Trust” Burlington Special Watch Advertisement, Missouri Valley Farmer (Topeka, Kansas), June 1908 The earliest advertisements by the Burlington Watch Company included a detailed diagram.
Pictured: “Fighting the Trust” Burlington Special Watch Advertisement, Missouri Valley Farmer (Topeka, Kansas), June 1908 The “Burlington Special” watch was introduced to the market as early as June 1908, with.
