Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 351

Grade 351 is a 23j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 7 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 351 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels23j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model7
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 351 Production Info

  • Total Production600
  • Number of Runs2
  • Production Years1907-1911
  • First Serial12,718,001
  • Last Serial15,159,100
  • Largest Run500
  • Smallest Run100
  • Most Common Run500

Research Notes

Elgin Serial Lists designate two separate runs for Grade 351:
12,718,001-12,719,000 [1,000]
15,159,001-15,160,000 [1,000]

However, evidence exists to support that only the first 500 or the first run and only 100 of the second run were manufactured. Furthermore, the first run is pendant-set while the second run is lever-set.