Elgin
Elgin Grade 506
Grade 506 is a 21 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 15 movement features a Nickel finish and is adjusted to 6 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 4,600 Grade 506 movements in 10 distinctive runs.
Grade 506 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 506 Production Info
| Total Production | 4,600 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 10 |
| Production Years | 1933-1934 |
| First Serial | 33,814,901 |
| Last Serial | 34,575,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 100 |