Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 23857809 (Grade 315)

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Access Date: May 28, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 315

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	23857809
Grade:	315
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1921
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	194 of 329
Grade/Model 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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	11610.315G194.12S1816.123M900.O5038.P8726.15J3312
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.667
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