Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 20783956 (Grade 462)

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Access Date: May 25, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 462

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	20783956
Grade:	462
Model:	2
Estimated Production Year:	1918
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 133
Grade/Model Total Production:	997,000
Size:	3/0s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
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:	77078, 596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	10435.462G1.S179.M86.H6034.P7653.7J4368
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.650
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