Illinois
Illinois Grade 189
Grade 189 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 600 Grade 189 movements in 7 distinctive runs.
Grade 189 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 21 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 5 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 16s-M5-21j-ONL |
Grade 189 Production Info
| Total Production | 600 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 7 |
| Production Years | 1896-1902 |
| First Serial | 1,319,191 |
| Last Serial | 1,627,800 |
| Largest Run | 100 |
| Smallest Run | 10 |