Elgin
Elgin Grade 3
Grade 3 is a 15 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 3 movement features a Gilt finish and is adjusted. Elgin manufactured a total of 24,300 Grade 3 movements in 24 distinctive runs.
Grade 3 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 3 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 16s-M3-15j-HGL |
Grade 3 Production Info
| Total Production | 24,300 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 24 |
| Production Years | 1880-1896 |
| First Serial | 627,001 |
| Last Serial | 6,236,500 |
| Largest Run | 2,000 |
| Smallest Run | 500 |
Research Notes
Early examples may contain a plain regulator.
Statistical analysis indicates only the first 500 of the last designated run [6236001-6237000] were actually produced.