Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 38304990 (Grade 495)

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Access Date: May 16, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 495

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	38304990
Grade:	495
Model:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1940
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	26 of 29
Grade/Model Total Production:	55,000
Size:	12s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	14750.495G26.12S2522.124M226.O6778.P11643.17J2431
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.647
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	13.85% Analyzing 197 Sales

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