Elgin
Elgin Grade 553
Grade 553 is a 16 Jewels Sweepsecond watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 22s, Model 1 movement features a Nickel finish. Elgin manufactured a total of 5,000 Grade 553 movements in 4 distinctive runs.
Grade 553 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 22s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 16 Jewels |
| Configuration | Sweepsecond |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 1 |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Adjusted | No |
| Profile Code | 22s-M1-16j-SNP |
Grade 553 Production Info
| Total Production | 5,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 4 |
| Production Years | 1939-1940 |
| First Serial | 37,939,001 |
| Last Serial | 38,783,000 |
| Largest Run | 2,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |