Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Grade 146

Grade 146 is a 16j Hunting watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 6s, Model 1 movement features a nickel finish and is adjustedtemperature. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.

Grade 146 Movement Characteristics

  • Size6s
  • Jewels16j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model1
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 146 Production Info

  • Total Production580
  • Number of Runs6
  • Production Years1886-1893
  • First Serial590,021
  • Last Serial1,168,300
  • Largest Run100
  • Smallest Run80
  • Most Common Run100

Research Notes

1887SFM,1887BHIA,1887LAM,1888BHIA,1889BAM,1896ACB: 16 Jewels
1890OY: 15 Jewels

1887LAM: DSGE Dial

The Grade 146 was produced as a 6-Size Model 1 movement with nickel finish and 16 or 17 jewels. Some advertisements describe the grade with 15 jewels while others list the grade with 16 jewels. It is unclear if some Grade 146 feature 17 jewels or if this is a misunderstanding or incorrect transcription of the factory records.