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Elgin Grade 388

Grade 388 is a 21 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 15 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 19,000 Grade 388 movements in 19 distinctive runs.

Grade 388 Movement Characteristics

Size16s
Jewels21 Jewels
ConfigurationOpenface
FinishNickel
Model15
SettingLever
AdjustedYes
Railroad GradeYes
Profile Code16s-M15-21j-ONL

Grade 388 Production Info

Total Production19,000
Number of Runs19
Production Years1911-1918
First Serial15,732,001
Last Serial20,218,000
Largest Run1,000
Smallest Run1,000