Elgin
Elgin Grade 53
Grade 53 is a 7 Jewels Hunting watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 10s, Model 1 movement features a Gilt finish. Elgin manufactured a total of 4,000 Grade 53 movements in 4 distinctive runs.
Grade 53 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 10s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 7 Jewels |
| Configuration | Hunting |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 1 |
| Setting | Key |
| Adjusted | No |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 10s-M1-7j-HGK |
Grade 53 Production Info
| Total Production | 4,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 4 |
| Production Years | 1874-1876 |
| First Serial | 369,001 |
| Last Serial | 455,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
#350423 from the first designated run of Grade 56 movements has been verified as a 10-Size grade 53 movement with a solid gold balance. It is unclear whether the entire run consists of the Grade 53 movements or not.
The standard Grade 53 movements feature a compensation balance while the discovery in the early run of Grade 56 movements features a solid gold balance.