Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 20972676 (Grade 303)

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Access Date: May 24, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 303

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	20972676
Grade:	303
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1918
Run Quantity:	7,000
Grade/Model Run:	192 of 371
Grade/Model Total Production:	2,215,000
Size:	12s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
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:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	10501.303G192.12S1516.123M743.O4317.P7715.7J4401
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.649
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