Elgin
Elgin Grade 398
Grade 398 is a 17 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 7 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted. Elgin manufactured a total of 1,000 Grade 398 movements in 1 distinctive runs.
Grade 398 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 7 |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 16s-M7-17j-ONP |
Grade 398 Production Info
| Total Production | 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 1 |
| Production Years | 1912-1912 |
| First Serial | 16,379,001 |
| Last Serial | 16,380,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
Observations suggest the Grade 398 was produced for the export market. #16379011 has been observed as marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. - U.S.A. - 17 Jewels - Adjusted" and fitted with a double-sunk Roman numeral dial, matching the European trend at the time.