Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2045838 (Grade 98)

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Access Date: April 29, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 98

Mixed Run: 11-Jewel Movements Verified. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2045838
Grade:	98
Model:	6
Series:	Members Only Data
Class:	14
Estimated Production Year:	Members Only Data
Run Quantity:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Run:	Members Only Data
Grade/Model Total Production:	Members Only Data
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j Mixed Run
Movement Configuration:	Interchangeable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Wind Mechanism:	Stem
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Members Only Data
Regulator:	Members Only Data
Adjusted:	Members Only Data
Railroad Grade:	Members Only Data
U.S. Patents:	Members Only Data
Case:	Various
Run ID:	831.98G3.18S547.186M9.C66.P9.7J197
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.642
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	22 (0.73%)
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 98 which would be characterized by 7 Jewels. However, #2045270 and #2046447 have been verified as featuring 11 Jewels, more consistent with the Grade 99 classification. #2045838: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement.

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