Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Grade 50

Grade 50 is a 15j Openface watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 18s, Model 6 movement features a gilt finish.

Grade 50 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishGilt
  • Model5 or 6
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 50 Production Info

  • Total Production660
  • Number of Runs6
  • Production Years1895-1917
  • First Serial1,269,101
  • Last Serial3,145,450
  • Largest Run200
  • Smallest Run10
  • Most Common Run200

Research Notes

1896 ACB Catalog:
"Gilt, 15 Jewels (4 pairs in settings), compensation balance, patent regulator, Breguet hair spring. $11.50"

All of the runs listed in Meggers/Ehrhardt's Illinois book designate the runs as 11 Jewels. However, catalog descriptions specify 15 Jewels. The runs in the database have been updated to be consistent with catalog descriptions (15 Jewels).

#1270018: Reported as Marked "15 Jewels."
#1269951: Reported as Marked "15 Jewels."
#1281730: Reported as Marked "15 Jewels."