Pocket Watch Database
Elgin Grade 348
Grade 348 is a 21j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 2 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. Each movement was fitted at the factory with a double-sunk dial.
Grade 348 Movement Characteristics
- Size18s
- Jewels21j
- ConfigurationHunting
- FinishNickel
- Model2
- SettingLever
- AdjustedYes
- Railroad GradeYes
Grade 348 Production Info
- Total Production3,698
- Number of Runs8
- Production Years1904-1906
- First Serial10,422,501
- Last Serial12,121,000
- Largest Run1,000
- Smallest Run100
- Most Common Run300
Research Notes
Elgin Master Records:
10,422,501-10,422,600 (100): Grade 348 [149=>348 7/9/1906]
10,422,701-10,423,000 (300): Grade 348 [149=>348 7/9/1906]
10,763,701-10,764,000 (300): Grade 348 [DR at 10,763,701, Master Catalog Indicates Grade 183]
11,185,001-11,185,139 (139): Grade 348 [183=>348]
11,185,141-11,185,254 (113): Grade 348 [183=>348]
11,185,255-11,186,001 (746): Grade 348 [183=>348]
11,612,001-11,613,000: Grade 348 [Master Records Designate "183R"]
12,120,001-12,121,000: Grade 348 [Master Records Indicate First 500 From Grade 149]
1907 A.C. Becken Catalog: "Adjusted to temperature, isochronism and positions."