Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23818530 (Grade 288)

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Access Date: June 06, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 288

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23818530
Grade:	288
Model:	5
Class:	106
Estimated Production Year:	1921
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	223 of 296
Grade/Model Total Production:	531,800
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Polished Oval Regulator
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Case:	Various
Run ID:	11600.288G223.18S3578.185M1642.O5033.P8716.7J4897
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.696
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	3.03% Analyzing 1,076 Sales

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