Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 29720179 (Grade 472)

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Access Date: July 03, 2022

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 472

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	29720179
Grade:	472
Model:	15
Estimated Production Year:	1927
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	21 of 21
Total Production:	21,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Ball
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Mixed
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v48.145

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ElroyElgin 8 · October 18, 2021

Serial Number 29720479 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 10, 2021

Serial Number 29720981 was reported as accurate.

rfarver 9 · March 22, 2020

Serial Number 29720975 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: See my photo, watch is a Model 19, according to
COMPLETE PRICE GUIDE TO WATCHES, 2016

Curator Response: Correct. The Model 19 is simply the wind indicator variation of the Model 15. This run is mixed with wind indactor and standard movements. You can use the original material catalogs as your source material - https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/company/elgin/catalogs/elgin-watch-co-1915-material-catalog/18

rfarver 9 · March 4, 2019

Serial Number 29720925 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Watch has a wind indicator

Anonymous · April 12, 2018

Serial Number 29720999 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 22, 2018

Serial Number 29720908 was reported as accurate.

pjmessmer Supporter 3 · February 17, 2017

Serial Number 29720981 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Nice Elgin 16s B W Raymond up/down that runs a
little
Measures 50 mm
Dial shows no hair lines
Crystal is plastic and shows very light scuffing
Case is yellow gold filled by Keystone J Boss 10
kt gold filled
Case shows very light scuffing (no brass showing)
Movement numbered 29720981