Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 48

Grade 48 is a 13j Interchangeable watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 1 movement features a gilt finish.

Grade 48 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels13j
  • ConfigurationInterchangeable
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedNo
  • Railroad GradeNo

Grade 48 Production Info

  • Total Production8,000
  • Number of Runs8
  • Production Years1879-1885
  • First Serial601,001
  • Last Serial1,756,000
  • Largest Run1,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

Regulator was upgraded from "Plain" to "Moseley" during the grade production, likely around 1884.

#601,662: Verified with Plain Regulator [PWDB Contribution]
#601,843: Verified with Plain Regulator [NAWCC Forum]
#604,136: Verified with Plain Regulator [PWDB Contribution]
#605,237: Verified with Plain Regulator [eBay #372162422193]
#1,157,442: Verified with Plain Regulator [NAWCC Forum]
#1,396,887: Verified with Moseley Regulator [NAWCC Forum]
#1,649,073: Verified with Moseley Regulator [NAWCC Forum]

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https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/elgin-convertible-information-sought.93447/