Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 40500057 (Grade 581)

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Access Date: May 09, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 581

B.W. Raymond

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	40500057
Grade:	581
Variation:	Login to View
Model:	15
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Size:	16s
Jewels:	22j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
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Case:	Various
Run ID:	14941.581G5.16S3779.1615M343.O6861.P11799.22J4
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.645
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	5.50% Analyzing 79 Sales

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