Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 20744053 (Grade 315)

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Access Date: May 24, 2022

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 315

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	20744053
Grade:	315
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1918
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	155 of 329
Total Production:	1,033,900
Size:	12s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v48.037

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WrongCentury Supporter 24 · October 19, 2021

Serial Number 20745733 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked as 17 jewel. Note: serial number looks a
little “off,” leading 2 doesn’t align or
appear to be quite same size.

Source:
https://hibid.com/hibiddemo/lot/102065736/1918-elg
in-17-jewel-pocket-watch?ref=lot-list

See also:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/watchcraft/posts/3
027154550873014/

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. Looks like the barrel bridge has been swapped on this movement, borrowing from a Grade 345. The core movement is a Grade 315, as indicated by the damaskeening pattern and consistent with factory serial lists.