Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16165848 (Grade 376)

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Access Date: June 02, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 376

Veritas

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	16165848
Grade:	376
Variation:	Veritas
Model:	15
Class:	132
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	7,050
Variant Est. Production:	7,000 (16S-M15-23J-ONL)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	1,950
Size:	16s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Jeweled Safety
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Traveling Nut (spring)
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
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Mixed
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	Veritas Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 23 Jewels Safety Barrel Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7695.376G5.16S1817.1615M41.O2803.L2076.23J38
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.686
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