Pocket Watch Database

Illinois Columbia

Grade Columbia is a 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by Illinois. The size 18s, Model 1 movement features a gilt finish.

Columbia Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels11j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1 or 2 or 3
  • SettingKey
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Columbia Production Info

  • Total Production65,300
  • Number of Runs158
  • Production Years1878-1882
  • First Serial91,001
  • Last Serial451,900
  • Largest Run3,000
  • Smallest Run50
  • Most Common Run200

Research Notes

Same description as the nameless "No. 2" Grade movement.

Many of the private labels manufactured in this grade around c.1880 were produced with a gilt-damaskeened finish instead of the standard gilded plates.