Elgin
Elgin Grade 86
Grade 86 is a 15 Jewels Convertible watch manufactured by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 2 movement features a Nickel 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 15,700 Grade 86 movements in 16 distinctive runs.
Grade 86 Movement Characteristics
| Size | 16s |
|---|---|
| Jewels | 15 Jewels |
| Configuration | Convertible |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Model | 2 |
| Setting | Lever |
| Adjusted | Yes |
| Railroad Grade | Yes |
| Profile Code | 16s-M2-15j-CNL |
Grade 86 Production Info
| Total Production | 15,700 |
|---|---|
| Number of Runs | 16 |
| Production Years | 1880-1896 |
| First Serial | 701,001 |
| Last Serial | 6,336,700 |
| Largest Run | 1,000 |
| Smallest Run | 700 |
Research Notes
The August 19, 1892 issue of The Jewelers' Circular lists the No. 86 (along with the B.W. Raymond and No. 50) as accepted by William Walcott, time inspector of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton railroad (qualified as "Railroad Grade").