Elgin
Elgin Grade 383
Grade 383 is a 17 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 12s, Model 2 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to temperature. Elgin manufactured a total of 20,400 Grade 383 movements in 21 distinctive runs.
Grade 383 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 12s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 2 |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 12s-M2-17j-HNP |
Grade 383 Production Info
| Total Production | 20,400 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 21 |
| Production Years | 1909-1917 |
| First Serial | 13,882,601 |
| Last Serial | 19,954,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 400 |
Research Notes
The c.1914 "Elgin Watches" catalog describes Grade 383 and 384 as featuring a "double-roller escapement." However, material catalogs only indicate the grade was fitted with a single roller throughout production.