Elgin
Elgin Grade 4
Grade 4 is a 15 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 3 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Elgin manufactured a total of 31,000 Grade 4 movements in 30 distinctive runs.
Grade 4 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 3 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 16s-M3-15j-HNL |
Grade 4 Production Info
| Total Production | 31,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 30 |
| Production Years | 1880-1895 |
| First Serial | 628,001 |
| Last Serial | 5,916,000 |
| Largest Run | 2,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
Early examples may contain a plain regulator