Elgin
Elgin Grade 249
Grade 249 is a 17 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 4 movement features a Gilt finish and is adjusted to temperature. Elgin manufactured a total of 31,000 Grade 249 movements in 22 distinctive runs.
Grade 249 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 4 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 18s-M4-17j-HGL |
Grade 249 Production Info
| Total Production | 31,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 22 |
| Production Years | 1900-1904 |
| First Serial | 8,682,001 |
| Last Serial | 10,631,000 |
| Largest Run | 5,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
Elgin Grade 307 was a slight modification on the existing Grade 249, and the two movements are nearly identical. According to material catalogs, the only parts different between the two grades are the balance (complete), balance cock screw, hairspring stud screw, and the click spring. In the 1907 A.C. Becken catalog, the Grade 249 movement is illustrated while the Grades 307/308 are described.