Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 279798 (Grade 81)

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Access Date: May 10, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	279798
Grade:	81
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Model:	1
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Class:	4
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Size:	18s
Jewels:	13j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Wind Mechanism:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
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Adjusted:	No
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Case:	Various
Run ID:	265.81G1.18S245.181M229.H264.K248.13J1
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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