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Sun-Dial Pocket Watch

Sun-Dial was used as a trade name on pocket watch movements manufactured for New York City Watch Co. by Elgin National Watch Co..

Trademark Number:

30533

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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	7350001-7355000	178
Elgin	7355001-7365000	179
Elgin	7386001-7396000	177
Elgin	7447001-7454000	179
Elgin	7538001-7547000	179
Elgin	7595001-7602000	179
Elgin	7643001-7651000	177
Elgin	7651001-7657000	178
Elgin	7665001-7669000	178
Elgin	7703001-7708000	178
Elgin	7752001-7754000	178
Elgin	7754001-7761000	179
Elgin	7808001-7812000	178
Elgin	7891001-7895000	178
Elgin	14517001-14519000	336

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.