Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 4

Grade 4 is a 15j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 3 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade.

Grade 4 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationHunting
  • FinishNickel
  • Model3
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 4 Production Info

  • Total Production31,000
  • Number of Runs30
  • Production Years1880-1895
  • First Serial628,001
  • Last Serial5,916,000
  • Largest Run2,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

Early examples may contain a plain regulator