Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 312

Grade 312 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 6 movement features a nickel finish. Elgin introduced this particular grade to the market 1906.

Grade 312 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model6
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 312 Production Info

  • Total Production366,000
  • Number of Runs233
  • Introduced1906
  • Production Years1905-1928
  • First Serial11,391,001
  • Last Serial30,715,000
  • Largest Run8,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

The c.1913 factory grade catalog describes Grade 312/313 as being equipped with a double roller. However, part catalogs do not support this claim.

The 1907 A.C. Becken catalog does not describe the Grade 312/323 as featuring a double roller.

Associated Grades

313