Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 3

Grade 3 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 3 movement features a gilt finish and is adjusted.

Grade 3 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishGilt
  • Model3
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 3 Production Info

  • Total Production24,300
  • Number of Runs24
  • Production Years1880-1896
  • First Serial627,001
  • Last Serial6,236,500
  • Largest Run2,000
  • Smallest Run500
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

Early examples may contain a plain regulator.

Statistical analysis indicates only the first 500 of the last designated run [6236001-6237000] were actually produced.