Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 163

Grade 163 is a 17j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 2 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade.

Grade 163 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels17j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model2
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 163 Production Info

  • Total Production8,000
  • Number of Runs8
  • Production Years1896-1897
  • First Serial6,470,001
  • Last Serial6,814,000
  • Largest Run1,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

1897 BH: "Adjusted" and DS Glass Enamel Dial
?: Single-Sunk Soft Enamel