Elgin
Elgin Grade 274
Grade 274 is a 21 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 9 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to 5 positions, isochronism and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial. Elgin manufactured a total of 4,000 Grade 274 movements in 4 distinctive runs.
Grade 274 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 21 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 9 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Railroad Grade Class | C |
| Profile Code | 18s-M9-21j-HNL |
Grade 274 Production Info
| Total Production | 4,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 4 |
| Production Years | 1903-1905 |
| First Serial | 9,625,001 |
| Last Serial | 11,588,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
The "21 Jewel Veritas Hunting" is found in advertising as early as January 1905 (The Keystone). While no official introduction of the grade has been found, it was likely available to the trade starting c.1904.