Pocket Watch Database
Elgin Grade 341
Grade 341 is a 17j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 8 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted to 5 positions, isochronism and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade.
Grade 341 Movement Characteristics
- Size16s
- Jewels17j
- ConfigurationHunting
- FinishNickel
- Model8
- SettingLever
- AdjustedYes
- Railroad GradeYes
Grade 341 Production Info
- Total Production1,500
- Number of Runs2
- Production Years1906-1907
- First Serial12,283,001
- Last Serial12,843,500
- Largest Run1,000
- Smallest Run500
- Most Common Run1,000
Research Notes
No known observations between serials 1,284,3501-12,844,000, indicating the second run likely ceased production after the first 500. If true, this would indicate a total production of approximately 1,500.
Grade 341 is the only grade produced as a 16-Size Model 8 (Hunting, Lever-Set, 3-Finger Train Bridge).