Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 13

Grade 13 is a 11j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 1 movement features a gilt finish.

Grade 13 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels11j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1
  • SettingKey
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 13 Production Info

  • Total Production155,000
  • Number of Runs38
  • Production Years1873-1887
  • First Serial238,001
  • Last Serial2,040,000
  • Largest Run20,000
  • Smallest Run500
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

The Grade 13 is the Key-Wind Version of the Grade 10.

11 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape (Upper)
11 Jewels: 3rd, 4th (Pairs)

Earlier movements feature a steel key guard. This transitioned into a standard brass arbor cup c.1882, between run 23 and 30. #729385 has been verified to feature the steel key guard, while #1241933 has been verified to feature the standard brass arbor cup.

Associated Grades

10