Illinois Grade 3

Grade 3 is a 11j Openface watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 18s, Model 3 movement features a giltdamaskeened finish.

Grade 3 Movement Characteristics

Size18s
Jewels11j
ConfigurationOpenface
FinishGilt Damaskeened
Model3 or 2 or 1
SettingLever
AdjustedNo
Railroad GradeNo

Grade 3 Production Info

Total Production30,500
Number of Runs86
Production Years1882-1887
First Serial349,701
Last Serial696,500
Largest Run2,000
Smallest Run20
Most Common Run100

Research Notes

The Grade 3 was produced in Models 1, 2, and 3, with both standard gilt and gilt damaskeened finish.

1884OY,1885OY: "Gilt, Damaskeened Finish..."