Elgin
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
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 21 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 15 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 16s-M15-21j-ONL |
Grade 388 Production Info
| Total Production | 19,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 19 |
| Production Years | 1911-1918 |
| First Serial | 15,732,001 |
| Last Serial | 20,218,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |