Pocket Watch Database

Elgin Grade 77

Grade 77 is a 15j or 17j Openface watch maufacturered by Elgin. The size 18s, Model 5 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 77 Movement Characteristics

  • Size18s
  • Jewels15j or 17j
  • ConfigurationOpenface
  • FinishGilt
  • Model5
  • SettingPendant
  • AdjustedYes
  • Railroad GradeYes

Grade 77 Production Info

  • Total Production35,000
  • Number of Runs29
  • Production Years1887-1896
  • First Serial2,300,001
  • Last Serial6,113,000
  • Largest Run5,000
  • Smallest Run1,000
  • Most Common Run1,000

Research Notes

15 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet (Pairs)
17 Jewels: 3rd, 4th, Escape, Pallet, Center (Pairs)

F.M Sproehnle & Co. published an advertisement in the November 7, 1894 issue of The Jewelers' Circular closing out the Elgin H.H. Taylor movements. The following B.W Raymond movements were also offered as alternative options.

New 17=Jewel Elgin
18-Size Movement.
B.W. Raymond.
Compensation Balance, Breguet Hairspring, adjusted, D.S. Dial, 17 Jewels (4 pairs settings), Patent Regulator, Hunting or Open Face.
Gilded Movement, $28.00
Nickel Movement, $32.00
No. 70, Gilt, Hunting, $28.00
No. 77, Gilt, Open Face, $28.00
No. 27, Nickel, Hunting, $32.00
No. 116, Nickel, Open Face, $32.00