Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 246506 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: May 10, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

National Watch Co.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	246506
Grade:	70
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Model:	2
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Class:	1
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Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
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Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
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Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Stem
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
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Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	2
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
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Case:	Various
Run ID:	236.70G1.18S217.182M4.H235.L4.15J62
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.645
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Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as "N.W.Co." This grade, later grouped into the "Grade 70" numeric classification, was produced in a single batch of 12 movements. #246506 has been verified as marked "National Watch Co." in Old-English Blackletter style and features large gold jewel settings, gold balance screws, and pull-out lever. The dial does not feature a seconds register and is reported to by a conversion-style dial, signed "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." in an elaborate Old-English style. Photos available on this page: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/elgins-early-national-watch-co-grade.170189/ [NAWCC]

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