Elgin
Elgin Grade 196
Grade 196 is a 7 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 12s, Model 2 movement features a Nickel finish. Elgin introduced this particular grade to the market September 1898. Elgin manufactured a total of 10,000 Grade 196 movements in 7 distinctive runs.
Grade 196 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 12s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 7 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 2 |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Adjusted | No |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 12s-M2-7j-HNP |
Grade 196 Production Info
| Total Production | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 7 |
| Introduced | September 1898 |
| Production Years | 1899-1900 |
| First Serial | 7,762,001 |
| Last Serial | 8,279,000 |
| Largest Run | 3,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |