Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 49

Grade 49 is a 15j Interchangeable watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 1 movement features a gilt 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 49 Movement Characteristics

  • Size16s
  • Jewels15j
  • ConfigurationInterchangeable
  • FinishGilt
  • Model1
  • SettingLever
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 49 Production Info

  • Total Production7,000
  • Number of Runs7
  • Production Years1879-1885
  • First Serial600,001
  • Last Serial1,599,000
  • Largest Run1,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

Hairspring was upgraded during production from flat to Breguet. The stud location corresponds with this upgrade, moving from the middle of the balance bridge to the end.

#891,074: Verified as Flat [NAWCC Forum]
#891,192: Verified as Flat [eBay #291696732710
#891,218: Verified as Flat [PWDB Contribution]
#1,326,590: Verified as Flat [NAWCC Forum]
#1,466,417: Verified as Breguet [PWDB Contribution]
#1,466,926: Verified as Breguet [NAWCC Forum]

https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/elgin-convertible-grade.123496/#post-948166
https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/elgin-convertible-grade-49.125863/