Pocket Watch Database
Illinois Grade 140
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Grade 140 is a 7j Hunting watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 6s, Model 1 movement features a gilt finish. Illinois introduced this particular grade to the market Spring 1888.
Grade 140 Movement Characteristics
- Size6s
- Jewels7j
- ConfigurationHunting
- FinishGilt
- Model1
- SettingLever
- AdjustedNo
- Railroad GradeNo
Grade 140 Production Info
- Total Production67,350
- Number of Runs85
- IntroducedSpring 1888
- Production Years1886-1903
- First Serial646,001
- Last Serial1,700,000
- Largest Run8,300
- Smallest Run100
- Most Common Run100
Research Notes
The Grade 140 was a 6-Size Gilt movement with 7 Jewels.
Some movements have been observed with a special gilt-damaskeened finish instead of the standard gilded finish. These are rather uncommon relative to the total production of the Grade 140.
(#757255 Verified with Gilt Damaskeened Finish).