Elgin
Elgin Grade 540
Grade 540 is a 23 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 10,000 Grade 540 movements in 9 distinctive runs.
Grade 540 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 23 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 15 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 16s-M15-23j-ONL |
Grade 540 Production Info
| Total Production | 10,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 9 |
| Production Years | 1938-1941 |
| First Serial | 37,754,001 |
| Last Serial | 39,991,000 |
| Largest Run | 2,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |