Internet Horology Club 185
My Illinois Model 2 Grade 4 Locomotive

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March 14, 2009, 20:21
Mike Rouse
My Illinois Model 2 Grade 4 Locomotive
This one I just picked up off ebay a week or so ago . Its a Nice 18s Illinois Model 2 Grade 4 with the Locomotive and Tender engraved on the movement . It looks pretty correct save for a few screws . Had a loose dial and the second hand dial was loose,plus a tweaked second hand. Fixed these problems , now its fine. Could not get the second hand marks any cleaner but think its fine as is . Thanks for looking .


March 14, 2009, 20:22
Mike Rouse
The Back


March 14, 2009, 20:23
Mike Rouse
The Movement . 11 Jeweled Transitional . 1887 . Lever Set . 5000 Produced . Serial Number 704817 .This is the watch I needed the key for.


March 14, 2009, 20:23
Mike Rouse
Close Up . Gotta love the Locomotive and Tender . Does anybody know for sure if they ever used these on the Railroad ? Or was it a Selling Point for the public ? Thanks


March 14, 2009, 21:42
Tony Dukes
Mike,
Great watch. I refer to it as the Railroader No. 4.
A keeper for sure.
Tony
March 15, 2009, 18:59
Mike Rouse
If anyone has a crashed dial with a Nice with no marks on it second hand dial let me know , And a perfect second hand . Thanks , Mike
March 15, 2009, 19:50
Tony Dukes
Mike,
If you ever decide to sell this watch please give me a chance to buy it. I already have one in my collection but it has a different 24 hour dial.
Tony
March 15, 2009, 20:14
Steve Gossard
I am whatever color envy is. That is a really cool watch!
March 15, 2009, 21:46
Eric Unselt
I'm with Steve: Great dial, great movement, great case, Mike.
March 16, 2009, 23:51
Mike Rouse
Does anybody happen to have an extra bezel for this case ? Its a Philadelphia Silveroid case. I want the option of using a Display Case . Crystal is not necessary . It would be most appreciated . Mike .