Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1798609 (Grade 65)

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Access Date: June 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Mixed Run: 6s and 8s Movements

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1798609
Grade:	65
Model:	1
Series:	1
Class:	51
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	12 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production:	29,000
Size:	8s
Jewels:	13j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	807.65G12.8S56.81M56.H749.L291.13J73
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.691
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	22 (0.44%)
Research Note: This run occurs during the size transition from 8s to 6s. Observations have been compiled within this run of both 8-Size and 6-Size movements.

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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.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5466 · July 26, 2023

Serial Number 1799236 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 6s movement

Curator Response: Thanks for the confirmation!

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 635 · January 6, 2022

Serial Number 1795551 was reported as accurate.

Rcardkidz 4598 · January 20, 2021

Serial Number 1799175 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 10, 2020

Serial Number 1797350 was reported as accurate.

Sirfub 25 · December 12, 2018

Serial Number 1797709 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 7 Jewels, not 13 - image:
https://i.imgur.com/GywWI29.jpg

Curator Response: The image shows the serial number on the movement is 5235781. The correct lookup page is: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/5235781