Elgin
Elgin Grade 478
Grade 478 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. Elgin manufactured a total of 185,400 Grade 478 movements in 91 distinctive runs.
Grade 478 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 478 Production Info
| Total Production | 185,400 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 91 |
| Production Years | 1923-1944 |
| First Serial | 25,678,001 |
| Last Serial | 42,372,000 |
| Largest Run | 5,000 |
| Smallest Run | 500 |