August 12, 2012, 23:16
Douglas D. WeaverIllinois 18s question - Model 1 or Model 2?
According to the Pocket Watch Database, serial #227150 is a Model 2, Grade 101. When I look at the December 1923 Illinois Materials list, my movement matches the 1st Model illustration. This movement is key or stem wind and lever set.
Can anyone tell me what I really have?
Thanks
Doug
August 12, 2012, 23:45
David Abbe11 Jewel Model 2, grade 101s. While still a hunter, it was made as a stem wind. Model 1 while still a grade 101 was key wind. The first model 2 lever set was very interesting, lightly sprung. The torque load of winding kept the mainspring wheels engaged, and the lever kept the setting wheels positively locked.
August 13, 2012, 00:25
Richard RomeroDoug,
The regulator of your movement matches the model 1 but as Dave posted the winding mechanism is the feature that identifies your movement. Illinois watches are often identifiable by features. Below is a list found in the
Illinois Watch Co. book by Meggers and Ehrhardt.
August 13, 2012, 00:33
Richard RomeroAnd here's some information from the same book relating to your Transitional Model.
RR