Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Grade 59

Grade 59 is a 15j Openface watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 18s, Model 6 movement features a nickel finish. Illinois introduced this particular grade to the market May 1, 1905.

Grade 59 Movement Characteristics

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

Grade 59 Production Info

  • Total Production72,665
  • Number of Runs195
  • IntroducedMay 1, 1905
  • Production Years1901-1929
  • First Serial1,581,901
  • Last Serial5,294,000
  • Largest Run1,200
  • Smallest Run5
  • Most Common Run10

Research Notes

In "American Pocket Watches: Illinois Watch Co. Volume 2" by Meggers and Ehrhardt, Grade 59 is listed as being adjusted to temperature and isochronism (no original source recorded). However, period advertisements do not indicate the grade is adjusted.

The Grade 59 was introduced with the Grade 69 in May 1905 [The Keystone, May 1905].