Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Grade 5

Grade 5 is a 15j Openface watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a gilt finish and is adjustedtemperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade.

Grade 5 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishGilt
  • Model3 or 2 or 1 or 4
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 5 Production Info

  • Total Production10,360
  • Number of Runs52
  • Production Years1885-1894
  • First Serial311,801
  • Last Serial1,230,600
  • Largest Run1,000
  • Smallest Run10
  • Most Common Run100

Research Notes

The Grade 5 production is inconsistently mixed with flat hairsprings and Breguet hairsprings. Many private labels were issued in this grade, including an elegant gilt-damaskeened movement marked for the Illinois Watch Case Co.

1887LAM: Double-Sunk Dial