Pocket Watch Database
Elgin Grade 53
Grade 53 is a 7j Hunting watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 10s, Model 1 movement features a gilt finish.
Grade 53 Movement Characteristics
- Size10s
- Jewels7j
- ConfigurationHunting
- FinishGilt
- Model1
- SettingKey
- AdjustedNo
- Railroad GradeNo
Grade 53 Production Info
- Total Production4,000
- Number of Runs4
- Production Years1874-1876
- First Serial369,001
- Last Serial455,000
- Largest Run1,000
- Smallest Run1,000
- Most Common Run1,000
Research Notes
#350423 from the first designated run of Grade 56 movements has been verified as a 10-Size grade 53 movement with a solid gold balance. It is unclear whether the entire run consists of the Grade 53 movements or not.
The standard Grade 53 movements feature a compensation balance while the discovery in the early run of Grade 56 movements features a solid gold balance.