Elgin
Elgin Grade 83
Grade 83 is a 16 Jewels watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 4 movement features a Gilt finish and is adjusted. Elgin manufactured a total of 3,200 Grade 83 movements in 4 distinctive runs.
Grade 83 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 16 Jewels |
| Configuration | |
| Finish | Gilt |
| Model | 4 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | No |
| Profile Code | 16s-M4-16j-GL |
Grade 83 Production Info
| Total Production | 3,200 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 4 |
| Production Years | 1880-1882 |
| First Serial | 627,801 |
| Last Serial | 944,000 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 200 |
Research Notes
Early Elgin grade lists designate Grade 83 as featuring 15 jewels. This count does not include the jeweling provisioned for the sweep-second mechanism. Elgin part catalogs published later indicate a total of 16 jewels.