Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 148


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Grade 148 is a 15j or 17j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 5 movement features a nickel finish and is adjustedtemperature.

Grade 148 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j or 17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model5
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 148 Production Info

  • Total Production33,885
  • Number of Runs34
  • Production Years1895-1906
  • First Serial5,917,001
  • Last Serial11,881,000
  • Largest Run3,000
  • Smallest Run20
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

15 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet (Pairs) 17 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet, Center (Pairs)
"Same as G.M. Wheeler" in 1898 S.F. Meyer Catalog (GMW: 17j, Adjusted, Pat. Reg. D.S. Dial)
17j in 1897 BH Catalog
17j in 1903 No. 76 Catalog

1907 A.C. Becken Catalog: "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted to Temperature"

Associated Grades

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