Illinois
Illinois Grade 175
Grade 175 is a 17 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Illinois. The size 16s, Model 5 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to temperature. Illinois manufactured a total of 16,845 Grade 175 movements in 100 distinctive runs.
Grade 175 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 5 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 16s-M5-17j-ONL |
Grade 175 Production Info
| Total Production | 16,845 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 100 |
| Production Years | 1896-1912 |
| First Serial | 1,304,601 |
| Last Serial | 2,406,990 |
| Largest Run | 900 |
| Smallest Run | 10 |
Research Notes
Some movements marked "Washington Watch Co." feature a custom two-finger train bridge.