Elgin
Elgin Grade 476
Grade 476 is a 17 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 12s, Model 2 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to 3 positions, isochronism and temperature. Elgin manufactured a total of 400 Grade 476 movements in 1 distinctive runs.
Grade 476 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 12s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 2 |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Profile Code | 12s-M2-17j-HNP |
Grade 476 Production Info
| Total Production | 400 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 1 |
| Production Years | 1923-1923 |
| First Serial | 25,398,001 |
| Last Serial | 25,398,400 |
| Largest Run | 400 |
| Smallest Run | 400 |
Research Notes
The grade 476 was produced in a single run of 400 movements. Two surviving examples recorded from this run confirm the movement is a 12-Size Model 2 (Hunting Configuration) fitted with dials that allow the watch to be adapted to open-face. #25398083 has been verified as fitted in an open-face case with a dial that does not feature a seconds bit. #25398011 has been verified as fitted in an open-face case adapted with a dial featuring the seconds bit at the 3:00 position. Both movements are marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. - U.S.A. - 17 Jewels - Adjusted - 3 Positions."