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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 452 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 452

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 26426619 Question Mark
Grade: 452 Question Mark
Model: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Members Only Data Question Mark
Run Quantity: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Size: 12s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Members Only Data Question Mark
Regulator: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Position: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted # of Positions: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted to Isochronism: Members Only Data Question Mark
Total Adjustments: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Members Only Data Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 12401.452G49.12S2031.124M96.O5578.P9467.17J1908 Question Mark
Data Research: 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.642 Question Mark
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Registry Population:
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6 (0.30%) Question Mark
14 Additional Member-Only Data Points Available

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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Train, Regulator Type, Adjustments, Adjusted to Position, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Isochronism Adjustments, Total Adjustments, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


chipbird2002 11 · December 16, 2023

Serial Number 26427568 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The adjustment count on this model serial number
is six. See pictures. Thank you.
Curator Response: "Six Adjustments" does not equate to six positions. 3 Positions + 1 Heat + 1 Cold + 1 Isochronism = 6.

Sqwatch101 10 · April 10, 2021

Serial Number 26427591 was reported as accurate.

Lizardboy 1 · November 19, 2020

Serial Number 26426156 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 3, 2020

Serial Number 26427591 was reported as accurate.

Bruce1960 26 · March 20, 2018

Serial Number 26427696 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3

Anonymous · December 13, 2015

Serial Number 26427086 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3

Anonymous · April 9, 2014

Serial Number 26426526 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3

volksbar187 43 · August 23, 2013

Serial Number 26426567 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted # Positions changed from 6 to 3
Elgin Grade 452 Pocket Watch