Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 22986799 (Grade 301)

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Access Date: May 22, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 301

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	22986799
Grade:	301
Model:	2
Class:	113
Estimated Production Year:	1920
Run Quantity:	4,000
Grade/Model Run:	218 of 273
Grade/Model Total Production:	455,000
Size:	12s
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:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	11290.301G218.12S1728.122M817.H6332.P8436.7J4756
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.648
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