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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 353

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 17016173 Question Mark
Grade: 353 Question Mark
Variation: Members Only Data Question Mark
Model: 7 Question Mark
Class: 124 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Members Only Data Question Mark
Run Quantity: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Finish Pattern: Members Only Data Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Members Only Data Question Mark
Regulator: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Members Only Data Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 8295.353G8.18S3215.187M132.O3093.L2109.17J1159 Question Mark
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
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7 (0.70%) Question Mark
15 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

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Variation, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Variant Est. Production, Finish Pattern, Train, Regulator Type, Adjustments, Adjusted to Position, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


cargs25 18 · August 5, 2021

Serial Number 17016018 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 4, 2020

Serial Number 17016815 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 17016479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · November 12, 2017

Serial Number 17016160 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch is marked Adjusted to 3 Positions on
right-hand side on Barrel Bridge
also has Double Roller. Also not marked Overland,
only marked Elgin Natl' Watch Co U.S.A.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection so we can take a closer look.

Anonymous · August 7, 2017

Serial Number 17016904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 6, 2017

Serial Number 17016904 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 13, 2017

Serial Number 17016428 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 31, 2014

Serial Number 17016055 was reported as accurate.

cdrridg 42 · February 21, 2014

Serial Number 17016002 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 3, 2013

Serial Number 17016889 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 353 Pocket Watch