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Mobilaero
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Arlington, MA
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April 6, 2013
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Elgin 239
Serial #9607041
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 239 |
| Serial Number | 9607041 |
| Size | 18s |
| Model | 8 |
| Jewel Count | 21j |
| Setting | Lever |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Goldfilled |
| Case Manufacturer | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | Giant |
| Case Serial # | 2353365 |
| Case Details | The 18s Illinois Watch Case Co. swing ring case is a "Giant" grade, which indicates it was 10k rolled gold plate guaranteed to wear for twenty years. (i.e. thin layer of gold will last at least twenty years before underlying brass starts to show) |
| Dial Material | Glass Enamel |
| Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Elgin |
| Dial Details | Glass enamel DS dial in excellent condition with no hair lines, chips, or cracks. |
| Movement Markings | "Veritas Elgin ILL. U.S.A." Stamped on train bridge. Serial no., "Safety Barrel, 21 Jewels" stamped on barrel bridge. "Adjusted" stamped on balance cock. Time tested 8/20 to 9/4/17 (4 positions) 15d-01h Avg. rate: -13.2 sec. Per day |
Contributed to the database by Mobilaero on July 25, 2017.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 12, 2021.
This collection record was most recently edited on April 12, 2021.