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Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch

How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch

The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch:

  1. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the "mechanism" of the watch).
  2. Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.
  3. Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement or dial.
  4. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a "private label" watch or it may not be American-made.
  5. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
  6. Many pocket watch case backs screw off. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Be careful not to scratch or damage the movement.
  7. Consider uploading images of your watch by creating a collection account on the website. This is compeltely free and assists in promoting research in American horology.
  8. Understand that many companies did not keep accurate or complete records. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies. This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved.
Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/10103031

Grade: 216

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10103031
Grade: 216
Model: 2
Class: 75
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 3,300
Grade/Model Run: 35 of 45
Total Production: 101,540
Size: 6s
Jewels: 15j
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Hairspring: Breguet
Escapement Type: Straight-line
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Verifications & Observations

10100701
Verification Serial Map
10104000
  • May 10, 2018:
    Serial Number 10101032 was reported as accurate
  • January 30, 2018:
    Serial Number 10103746 was reported as inaccurate
    No further details were submitted with the report.
  • January 30, 2018:
    Serial Number 10103746 was reported as accurate
  • djstar
    10
    September 19, 2017:
    Serial Number 10101268 was reported as accurate
  • ticker32
    69
    November 1, 2015:
    Serial Number 10103482 was reported as accurate
  • July 22, 2014:
    Serial Number 10102728 was reported as accurate
  • July 9, 2014:
    Serial Number 10101507 was reported as accurate
  • October 29, 2013:
    Serial Number 10102025 was reported as accurate
  • July 6, 2013:
    Serial Number 10101940 was reported as accurate
  • April 13, 2013:
    Serial Number 10103528 was reported as inaccurate
    Note: Gold filled
  • April 5, 2013:
    Serial Number 10102002 was reported as accurate
  • November 6, 2012:
    Serial Number 10103588 was reported as accurate
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