Elgin
Elgin Grade 280
Grade 280 is a 17 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 9 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to 5 positions, isochronism and temperature. This watch would have qualified for service on all railroads and was advertised for railroad service. Elgin manufactured a total of 8,000 Grade 280 movements in 5 distinctive runs.
Grade 280 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 9 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Railroad Grade Class | A |
| Profile Code | 16s-M9-17j-ONL |
Grade 280 Production Info
| Total Production | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 5 |
| Production Years | 1904-1904 |
| First Serial | 10,073,001 |
| Last Serial | 10,856,000 |
| Largest Run | 3,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
1904-BH: Sunk Glass Enamel Dial
1907 A.C. Becken: "double sunk glass enamel dial"
?: Double-Sunk
(Changed due to inconsistency)