Pocket Watch Database

Atlas Watch Co. Pocket Watch

Atlas Watch Co. was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Louis Manheimer by Elgin National Watch Co..

Indentified Runs

The following runs have been identified as containing movements marked with this private label or trade name. Because this list is derrived from surviving examples, it is not intended to be comprehensive. Other runs possibly exist that have not yet been identified. Most private labels and special orders were produced in batches and many times, the entire run is not comprised of special marked movements.

Manufacturer Run Grade
Elgin 7085001-7090000 178
Elgin 7133001-7143000 177
Elgin 7143001-7153000 178
Elgin 7153001-7157000 179
Elgin 7157001-7167000 177
Elgin 7167001-7177000 178
Elgin 7181001-7192000 177
Elgin 7192001-7203000 178
Elgin 7259001-7264000 179
Elgin 7281001-7291000 179
Elgin 7381001-7383000 178
Elgin 7419001-7421000 179
Elgin 7527001-7537000 177
Elgin 7703001-7708000 178
Elgin 7843001-7851000 177


The Elgin National Watch Co. manufactured watches in Elgin, Illinois from approximately 1864 to 1968. See more information about Elgin National Watch Co. or find out more information about your watch by conducting a serial number lookup.

Elgin National Watch Co.

Initial Marking: E.N.W.Co.

Location: Elgin, Illinois

Years of Operation: 1864-1968

Predecessor: National Watch Co.

The larget watch manufacturer in the United States during the pocket watch era.

Specialty: Specialized in mass production of various quality levels.

Production Jewels: 7-23 Jewels

Production Sizes: Wide Variety

Total Production: 55,000,000+

Factory Building Status: Demolished in 1966. Shopping center now resides on the property.

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