Elgin
Elgin Grade 144
Grade 144 is a 17 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 3 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to temperature. Elgin manufactured a total of 41,000 Grade 144 movements in 37 distinctive runs.
Grade 144 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 3 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 18s-M3-17j-HNL |
Grade 144 Production Info
| Total Production | 41,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 37 |
| Production Years | 1896-1905 |
| First Serial | 6,104,001 |
| Last Serial | 11,880,000 |
| 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
17j in 1903 No. 76 Catalog
No Grade 144 examples have been observed with 15 jewels, including examples from the first run.