Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 158


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Grade 158 is a 15j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 7 movement features a nickel finish.

Grade 158 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model7
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 158 Production Info

  • Total Production16,000
  • Number of Runs15
  • Production Years1896-1900
  • First Serial6,465,001
  • Last Serial8,700,000
  • Largest Run2,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

Introduced November 1895 as part of the new product line, "Elgin's Latest New (1895) Model" (Keystone)

?: SS Soft Enamel Dial
1897 BH: SS Glass Enamel Dial

Elgin advertisement in the Keystone Magazine introducing the 1895 Models describes Grade 152 paired with a "Sunk Second Soft Enamel Dial" and "Medium Quality Spade Hands"

Associated Grades

152