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Illinois Grade 181

Grade 181 is a 21 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Illinois. The size 16s, Model 5 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to 6 positions and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Illinois manufactured a total of 140 Grade 181 movements in 2 distinctive runs.

Grade 181 Movement Characteristics

Size16s
Jewels21 Jewels
ConfigurationOpenface
FinishNickel
Model5
SettingLever
AdjustedYes
Railroad GradeYes
Profile Code16s-M5-21j-ONL

Grade 181 Production Info

Total Production140
Number of Runs2
Production Years1896-1896
First Serial1,304,961
Last Serial1,310,000
Largest Run100
Smallest Run40