Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 53


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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.