Illinois
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
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 16 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 3 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 16s-M3-16j-ONL |
Grade 116 Production Info
| Total Production | 300 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 6 |
| Production Years | 1893-1895 |
| First Serial | 1,205,801 |
| Last Serial | 1,264,000 |
| Largest Run | 100 |
| Smallest Run | 10 |
Research Notes
1896ACB: 16 Jewels, AHCP