Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 11185542 (Grade 348)

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Access Date: August 12, 2022

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 348

No. 348

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	11185542
Grade:	348
Variation:	No. 348
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1905
Run Quantity:	746
Grade/Model Run:	6 of 8
Total Production:	3,698
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Database Version:	v48.268
Research Note: Elgin Material Catalog Serial Lists designate 11,185,001-11,186,000 as Grade 183. However, Elgin Master Records indicate the following ranges were upgraded to Grade 348: 11,185,001-11,185,139; 11,185,141-11,185,253; 11,185,141-11,185,254; 11,185,255-11,186,001.

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backwardglance1 99 · November 6, 2019

Serial Number 11185782 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 7, 2019

Serial Number 11185261 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · August 10, 2019

Serial Number 11185782 was reported as accurate.

okiejohn 310 · June 27, 2019

Serial Number 11185852 was reported as accurate.

backwardglance1 99 · February 13, 2018

Serial Number 11185782 was reported as accurate.

mdeshaies 40 · June 23, 2015

Serial Number 11185792 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 9, 2015

Serial Number 11185628 was reported as accurate.

timerestored 278 · January 26, 2015

Serial Number 11185628 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 18, 2014

Serial Number 11185706 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 25, 2014

Serial Number 11185711 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: #348 with 21 jewels

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 183 to 348

Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Anonymous · October 29, 2012

Serial Number 11185881 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial Number 11185881

Grade: 348
Size: 18
Jewels: 21
Year: 1905
Class: 1
Model: 2-4
Named for: None
Grade 348 may be marked for 348.
Description: Elgin serial number 11185881, grade
348, 18 size, 21 jewels, made about 1905.
Hunter case movement. Lever set. Full plate.
Rate: 18,000 bph
Serial Numbers in Grade 348: 3400
Years of Production: 1904 to 1906

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 183 to 348

Jewels changed from 17j to 21j

Double Roller changed from Unknown to Yes