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Elgin 160
Serial #8495096
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 160 |
| Serial Number | 8495096 |
| Size | 16s |
| Model | 7 |
| Jewel Count | 17j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Nickelsilver |
| Case Manufacturer | Illinois Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 155402 |
| Case Details | Rear case has number 400245. Inside of rear case in marked Nickel Illinois Watch Case Co. Silver. 155402. Front cover number difficult to read. Main case body has number 0437236. Movement has been re-cased during its lifetime but is at least period correct with its tall pendant. It is a very chunky case for a size 16 pocket watch. |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Double-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Elgin |
| Dial Details | Double sunk dial in very nice condition featuring Arabic numbers and red outer 5 minute track. The dial really suits this Elgin, plain but elegant at the same time. |
| Movement Markings | Engraved Elgin Natl. Watch Co. Safety pinion, USA, Adjusted, 17 jewels, balance cock engraved decoration and movement serial number 8495096. Writing in black. Movement specification: 17 Jewels, Nickel, Gold center wheel, Brass train, Moseley regulator, adjusted and for temperature. Breguet hairspring. Model 7. Grade 160. 1900 |
Contributed to the database by WRH992 on February 28, 2022.
This collection record was most recently edited on November 14, 2023.
This collection record was most recently edited on November 14, 2023.