Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 26275951 (Grade 291)

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Access Date: June 01, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 291

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	26275951
Grade:	291
Model:	7
Class:	110
Estimated Production Year:	1924
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	273 of 424
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,487,000
Variant Est. Production:	1,462,000 (16S-M7-7J-ONP)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
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:	12369.291G273.16S3137.167M1180.O5552.P9437.7J5260
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.681
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