Elgin
Elgin Grade 183
Grade 183 is a 17 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Elgin manufactured a total of 11,702 Grade 183 movements in 12 distinctive runs.
Grade 183 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 2 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 18s-M2-17j-HNL |
Grade 183 Production Info
| Total Production | 11,702 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 12 |
| Production Years | 1898-1905 |
| First Serial | 7,298,001 |
| Last Serial | 11,185,254 |
| Largest Run | 2,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1 |