Elgin
Elgin Grade 20
Grade 20 is a 15 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a Gilt 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 9,000 Grade 20 movements in 6 distinctive runs.
Grade 20 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 2 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 18s-M2-15j-HGL |
Grade 20 Production Info
| Total Production | 9,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 6 |
| Production Years | 1873-1875 |
| First Serial | 155,101 |
| Last Serial | 379,000 |
| Largest Run | 4,900 |
| Smallest Run | 100 |
Research Notes
Transitional Model: Keywind/Stemwind