Elgin
Elgin Grade 77
Grade 77 is a 15/17 Jewels Openface watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 5 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 35,000 Grade 77 movements in 29 distinctive runs.
Grade 77 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 18s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15/17 Jewels |
| Configuration | Openface |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 5 |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 18s-M5-15j/17j-OGP |
Grade 77 Production Info
| Total Production | 35,000 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 29 |
| Production Years | 1887-1896 |
| First Serial | 2,300,001 |
| Last Serial | 6,113,000 |
| Largest Run | 5,000 |
| Smallest Run | 1,000 |
Research Notes
15 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet (Pairs)
17 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet, Center (Pairs)
F.M Sproehnle & Co. published an advertisement in the November 7, 1894 issue of The Jewelers' Circular closing out the Elgin H.H. Taylor movements. The following B.W Raymond movements were also offered as alternative options.
New 17=Jewel Elgin
18-Size Movement.
B.W. Raymond.
Compensation Balance, Breguet Hairspring, adjusted, D.S. Dial, 17 Jewels (4 pairs settings), Patent Regulator, Hunting or Open Face.
Gilded Movement, $28.00
Nickel Movement, $32.00
No. 70, Gilt, Hunting, $28.00
No. 77, Gilt, Open Face, $28.00
No. 27, Nickel, Hunting, $32.00
No. 116, Nickel, Open Face, $32.00