Pocket Watch Database

Strand Pocket Watch

Strand was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for Wilkens 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 19574001-19575000 382
Elgin 19638001-19640000 345
Elgin 19642001-19644000
Mixed Run
382
Elgin 19709001-19711000 345
Elgin 19711001-19712000 381
Elgin 19712001-19713000 382
Elgin 19779001-19780000 345
Elgin 19951001-19953000 382


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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