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).