Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 160


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Grade 160 is a 17j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 7 movement features a nickel finish and is adjustedtemperature.

Grade 160 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model7
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 160 Production Info

  • Total Production5,000
  • Number of Runs5
  • Production Years1896-1900
  • First Serial6,467,001
  • Last Serial8,496,000
  • Largest Run1,000
  • 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)

Soft Enamel Dial in 1896 Catalog
Glass Enamel Dial in 1903 Oskamp
"Adjusted to Temperature", S.S. Soft Enamel Dial - 1898 S.F. Meyer Catalog
1897 BH: "Adjusted to Temperature" and "Sunk Second Glass Enamel Dial"
1903 No. 76: "Adjusted to Temperature" and "Sunk Second Glass Enamel Dial"

Elgin advertisement in the Keystone Magazine introducing the 1895 Models describes Grade 160 paired with a "Sunk Second Soft Enamel Dial" and "First Quality Moon Hands"

Associated Grades

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