Pocket Watch Database
Elgin Grade 590
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Grade 590 is a 21j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 16s, Model 15 movement features a nickel finish and is adjusted to 5 positions, isochronism and temperature. During the time the watch was manufactured, it would have qualified for railroad service and is considered to be railroad grade.
Grade 590 Movement Characteristics
- Size16s
- Jewels21j
- ConfigurationOpenface
- FinishNickel
- Model15
- SettingLever
- AdjustedYes
- Railroad GradeYes
Grade 590 Production Info
- Total Production8,000
- Number of Runs3
- Production Years1944-1946
- First Serial42,988,001
- Last Serial43,397,000
- Largest Run4,000
- Smallest Run1,000
- Most Common Run1,000