Pocket Watch Database
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Sequim, Washington
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Elgin 211
Serial #8126126
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| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Grade | 211 |
| Serial Number | 8126126 |
| Size | 16s |
| Model | 7 |
| Jewel Count | 7j |
| Setting | Pendant |
| Finish | Nickel |
| Case Material | Silveroid |
| Case Manufacturer | Keystone Watch Case Co. |
| Case Grade/Model | |
| Case Serial # | 5714220 |
| Case Details | |
| Dial Material | Enamel |
| Dial Type | Single-Sunk |
| Dial Style | Arabic |
| Dial Signing Name | Keystone-Elgin |
| Dial Details | Around 1896, the Keystone Watch Case Company became the exclusive selling agent for Elgin movements in Europe. Keystone maintained a sales office in London and another in Hamburg, Germany. Elgin provided the movements, and Keystone cased, exported, and sold them abroad often using the “Keystone-Elgin” moniker. In 1904, this partnership was extended, and Keystone became the sole agent for the entirety of Elgin’s export market, with the notable exception of Canada. A similar deal was made with Waltham in 1909. These exclusive arrangements became part of the antitrust case against the Keystone Watch Case Company in 1911. Since this watch fits within this era, it likely is a product of this partnership. |
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Contributed to the database by fordcasa on September 3, 2017.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 3, 2024.
This collection record was most recently edited on March 3, 2024.