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Pictured: “Burlington 12 Size Watch,” c.1911 Burlington Watch Company Catalog. In 1911, the Burlington Watch Company introduced a mid-size gentlemen’s watch to fulfill the demand for a smaller and thinner “Burlington Special.” The movement was based on the 12-Size Grade 274 produced by the Illinois...