Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 131


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Grade 131 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 0s, Model 1 movement features a nickel finish.

Grade 131 Movement Characteristics

  • Size0s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model1
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 131 Production Info

  • Total Production4,000
  • Number of Runs4
  • Production Years1895-1896
  • First Serial5,671,001
  • Last Serial6,173,000
  • Largest Run1,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

The following advertisement was published in The Keystone, September 1895:

HEREAFTER
Our No. 121, Nickel, 6-size Movement will be known as No. 134.
Also,
No. 111, Nickel O-size Movement as No. 131.
The above grades are 15-Ruby Jeweled, (4 pairs) Gold Settings, Compensation Balance, Breguet Hairspring, Glass Enamel Dial. Finely finished throughout. Price remains the same.

Manufactured and guaranteed by the
Elgin National Watch Co.

In the following issue (October 1895), Elgin retracted the grade reassignment:

ERROR
was made in announcing in the September issue of The Keystone a change in grade numbers of
No. 121 - 6 Size Nickel Movement,
No. 111 - 0 Size Nickel Movement
We shall continue the above grade numbers.
These movements as heretofore are
15 Ruby Jeweled (4 Pairs Settings),
Compensation Balance,
Breguet Hairspring,
Soft Enameled Dial,
Finely Finished Throughout.

Manufactured and guaranteed by the
Elgin National Watch Co.