Elgin
Elgin Grade 2
Grade 2 is a 13/15 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 3 movement features a Gilt finish. Elgin manufactured a total of 48,000 Grade 2 movements in 47 distinctive runs.
Grade 2 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 13/15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 3 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | No |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 16s-M3-13j/15j-HGL |
Grade 2 Production Info
| Total Production | 48,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 47 |
| Production Years | 1880-1896 |
| First Serial | 626,001 |
| Last Serial | 6,369,000 |
| Largest Run | 2,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
13 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape (Pairs)
15 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet (Pairs)
13j in 1892 New England Jeweler Catalog
15j in c.1891 Eppenstein Catalog
13j in 1887 Charles Stark Catalog (3 Pairs)
Upgraded from 13 jewels to 15 jewels c.1890.