Elgin
Elgin Grade 49
Grade 49 is a 15 Jewels Convertible watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 1 movement features a Gilt 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 7,000 Grade 49 movements in 7 distinctive runs.
Grade 49 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Convertible |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 1 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 16s-M1-15j-CGL |
Grade 49 Production Info
| Total Production | 7,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 7 |
| Production Years | 1879-1885 |
| First Serial | 600,001 |
| Last Serial | 1,599,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
Hairspring was upgraded during production from flat to Breguet. The stud location corresponds with this upgrade, moving from the middle of the balance bridge to the end.
#891,074: Verified as Flat [NAWCC Forum]
#891,192: Verified as Flat [eBay #291696732710
#891,218: Verified as Flat [PWDB Contribution]
#1,326,590: Verified as Flat [NAWCC Forum]
#1,466,417: Verified as Breguet [PWDB Contribution]
#1,466,926: Verified as Breguet [NAWCC Forum]
https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/elgin-convertible-grade.123496/#post-948166
https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/elgin-convertible-grade-49.125863/