Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Grade 144

Grade 144 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 6s, Model 1 movement features a nickel finish.

Grade 144 Movement Characteristics

  • Size6s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model1
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 144 Production Info

  • Total Production2,920
  • Number of Runs23
  • Production Years1885-1894
  • First Serial590,001
  • Last Serial1,251,300
  • Largest Run300
  • Smallest Run20
  • Most Common Run100

Research Notes

The Grade 144 was produced as a 6-Size Model 1 movement with nickel finish and 15 screw-set jewels.

Some movements feature a gilt-damaskeened finish instead of the standard nickel. There are movements with the Grade 143 classification that feature the same finish.