Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Grade 106

Grade 106 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a nickel finish and is adjustedtemperature. 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.

Grade 106 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s or 16s
  • Jewels15j or 19j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model2 or 3 or 9 or 8
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 106 Production Info

  • Total Production46,700
  • Number of Runs66
  • Production Years1881-1916
  • First Serial320,901
  • Last Serial3,007,000
  • Largest Run2,000
  • Smallest Run100
  • Most Common Run500

Research Notes

1885 Otto Young Catalog Description:
"No. 106 - Adjusted - Nickel Movement. Damaskeen Finish, Ex. Bal., 15 Jewels, 4 pairs in Settings, adjusted to Temperature, D.S. Dial. Patent Regulator. $40.00."

The Grade No. 106 was originally issued as an 18-Size movement and later reissued as a 16-Size movement.