Is ther any info out ther on Washington Watch Co.?
I know watch was made by Illinois Watch Co.
I like to know total production of this watch
its size 16 mark Washington Watch Co.
Senate with s/n 2182320.
Thanks.

Grade: 175

Movement Serial Number:2182320
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 50
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Model: 5
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Adjusted: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
Notes: Possible Bridge Plate Design. Getty Model.

Illinois Grade: 175

Grade
175
Total Runs
233
Total Produced
42,225
Start Year
1896
End Year
1912

I do not think so Andy.
This one shows all 175 grade if you look at the Washington watch its bit different them 175 grade
as you can see on the picture.
I think ther was only around 500 ever made in this one finger configuration

Peter, I agree with your estimate of 500 one finger bridge movements. Sadly, while many Illinois grade 175 movements were made, the very few 1 finger cut bridges should be better distinguished from the rest.

Peter; That is a 1FB 175, they made 350 of the 16S 17J Senate in that grade. There were also 700 Grade 605s and 400 Grade 304s in the Senate.

Washington is fun to collect...I have a Monroe that only 80 were made. Fun that is until you need a dial for one...sadly few dials exist that are worth using, you'll usually have to "rob" one off another watch.

When I get a nice 19 or 21J Army and Navy with a half decent dial I will let you know

Tom and Dave thank you.
here is the dial picture.

I believe that Illinois made the Washington Watch Co. line exclusively for retailer Montgomery Ward.

William

That's correct David, and another Illinois department store private label was the Plymouth Watch Co., sold by Sears & Roebuck.