Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 20179990 (Grade 290)

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Access Date: June 06, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 290

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	20179990
Grade:	290
Model:	6
Class:	109
Estimated Production Year:	1918
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	187 of 265
Grade/Model Total Production:	564,000
Variant Est. Production:	563,000 (16S-M6-7J-HNP)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	7j
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:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	10174.290G187.16S2498.166M975.H5942.P7413.7J4254
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.693
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