Elgin
Elgin Grade 48
Grade 48 is a 13 Jewels Convertible watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 1 movement features a Gilt finish. Elgin manufactured a total of 8,000 Grade 48 movements in 8 distinctive runs.
Grade 48 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 13 Jewels |
| Configuration | Convertible |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 1 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | No |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 16s-M1-13j-CGL |
Grade 48 Production Info
| Total Production | 8,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 8 |
| Production Years | 1879-1885 |
| First Serial | 601,001 |
| Last Serial | 1,756,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
Regulator was upgraded from "Plain" to "Moseley" during the grade production, likely around 1884.
#601,662: Verified with Plain Regulator [PWDB Contribution]
#601,843: Verified with Plain Regulator [NAWCC Forum]
#604,136: Verified with Plain Regulator [PWDB Contribution]
#605,237: Verified with Plain Regulator [eBay #372162422193]
#1,157,442: Verified with Plain Regulator [NAWCC Forum]
#1,396,887: Verified with Moseley Regulator [NAWCC Forum]
#1,649,073: Verified with Moseley Regulator [NAWCC Forum]
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