Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 44

Grade 44 is a 15j or 17j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 5 movement features a nickel finish.

Grade 44 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j or 17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishNickel
  • Model5
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 44 Production Info

  • Total Production69,000
  • Number of Runs43
  • Production Years1887-1895
  • First Serial2,115,001
  • Last Serial5,862,000
  • Largest Run5,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

The Elgin 1915 Material Catalog designates grade as featuring 15 jewels. However, 17-Jewel variants have been discovered in later runs. Some are marked "Adjusted."
15j in 1892 New England Jeweler
15j in c.1891 Eppenstein Catalog