Elgin
Elgin Grade 143
Grade 143 is a 15/17 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 3 movement features a Gilt finish and is adjusted. Elgin manufactured a total of 7,000 Grade 143 movements in 4 distinctive runs.
Grade 143 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15/17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 3 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 18s-M3-15j/17j-HGL |
Grade 143 Production Info
| Total Production | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 4 |
| Production Years | 1896-1896 |
| First Serial | 6,066,001 |
| Last Serial | 6,195,000 |
| Largest Run | 2,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
15 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet (Pairs)17 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet, Center (Pairs)
"Same as G.M. Wheeler" in 1898 S.F. Meyer Catalog (GMW: 17j, Adjusted, Pat. Reg. D.S. Dial)
17j in 1897 BH Catalog