Elgin Pocket Watch Information: Serial Number 3985268 (Grade 95)

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Grade: 95

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	3985268
Grade:	95
Model:	1
Class:	52
Estimated Production Year:	1890
Run Quantity:	8,000
Total Production:	409,000
Size:	6s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
Quality Rating:
U.S. Patents:	77078
Data Research:	c.1950 Elgin Serial List

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January 3, 2019:
Serial Number 3984534 was reported as accurate
February 22, 2018:
Serial Number 3988909 was reported as accurate
allenmj
1

October 22, 2016:
Serial Number 3989790 was reported as accurate
ddague
10

October 16, 2016:
Serial Number 3985268 was reported as accurate
October 13, 2016:
Serial Number 3983977 was reported as accurate
October 13, 2016:
Serial Number 3983977 was reported as accurate
December 23, 2013:
Serial Number 3988787 was reported as accurate
April 4, 2013:
Serial Number 3987989 was reported as accurate
March 29, 2013:
Serial Number 3985829 was reported as inaccurate
Note: Size and jewel count. Tthe movement serial number
is, 3985829, It says 17 jewel and adjusted and the
add says size 16. Plus the look of the back of the
movement isn't like either of the diagrams you
have here. Hope this helps.