Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 3978595 (Grade 82)

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Access Date: June 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 82

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3978595
Grade:	82
Model:	3
Series:	3
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1890
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	36 of 65
Grade/Model Total Production:	155,000
Variant Est. Production:	120,000 (18S-M3-15J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	1514.82G40.18S907.183M128.H1234.L708.15J444
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.686
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