Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 161


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Grade 161 is a 17j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 7 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted to isochronism and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.

Grade 161 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model7
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes
  • Railroad Grade ClassClass F

Grade 161 Production Info

  • Total Production4,000
  • Number of Runs4
  • Production Years1896-1900
  • First Serial6,468,001
  • Last Serial8,497,000
  • 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)

"Adjusted to Temperature and Positions", D.S. Soft Enamel Dial - 1898 S.F. Meyer Catalog
1897 BH: "Full Adjusted" and DS Glass Enamel Dial
1903 No. 76 - DS Glass Enamel Dial

Elgin advertisement in the Keystone Magazine introducing the 1895 Models describes Grade 161 paired with a "Double Sunk Soft Enamel Dial" and "First Quality Moon Hands"

Associated Grades

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