Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 40587942 (Grade 582)

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Access Date: July 18, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 582

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	40587942
Grade:	582
Model:	21
Estimated Production Year:	1942
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	5 of 38
Grade/Model Total Production:	206,200
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Sweepsecond
Movement Finish:	Flat
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Jitterbug
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	14944.582G5.16S3781.1621M30.S122.P11802.15J4179
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.748
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