Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 12638555 (Grade 312)

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Access Date: May 29, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 312

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	12638555
Grade:	312
Model:	6
Class:	109
Estimated Production Year:	1907
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	16 of 233
Grade/Model Total Production:	366,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5596.312G16.16S1221.166M429.H3709.P3276.15J1636
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.670
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