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Illinois Grade 116

Grade 116 is a 16 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Illinois. The size 16s, Model 3 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to 3 positions and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial. Illinois manufactured a total of 300 Grade 116 movements in 6 distinctive runs.

Grade 116 Movement Characteristics

Size16s
Jewels16 Jewels
ConfigurationOpenface
FinishNickel
Model3
SettingLever
AdjustedYes
Railroad GradeYes
Profile Code16s-M3-16j-ONL

Grade 116 Production Info

Total Production300
Number of Runs6
Production Years1893-1895
First Serial1,205,801
Last Serial1,264,000
Largest Run100
Smallest Run10

Research Notes

1896ACB: 16 Jewels, AHCP