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Enter the serial number from the pocket watch movement below. Do not use the case number. Tips for looking up your watch

How to Find Info About Your Pocket Watch

The Pocket Watch Database has compiled data covering the major American pocket watch manufacturers and created an easy way to find information using the serial number on the watch movement. Here are a few tips to find information about your pocket watch:

  1. Always input the serial number from the pocket watch movement (the "mechanism" of the watch).
  2. Never use the serial number from the case or any other part.
  3. Always select the correct manufacturer, which is usually stamped on the watch movement or dial.
  4. If the manufacturer is not listed on the site, you may have a "private label" watch or it may not be American-made.
  5. If the serial number includes a letter, enter it along with the number when using the lookup feature.
  6. Many pocket watch case backs screw off. Others may require a dull wide blade to pry or pop the cover. Be careful not to scratch or damage the movement.
  7. Consider uploading images of your watch by creating a collection account on the website. This is compeltely free and assists in promoting research in American horology.
  8. Understand that many companies did not keep accurate or complete records. As a result, information displayed on this site may have inaccuracies. This is to be expected, and we have included an option to report inaccurate information on the result pages so the database can be continually improved.
Pocket Watch Serial Number Lookup - Hamilton, South Bend, Illinois, Rockford, Waltham & Elgin Pocket Watches
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Information Provided by PocketWatchDatabase.com: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/search/result/elgin/4218302

Grade: 10

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 4218302
Grade: 10
Model: 3
Class: 5
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 52 of 82
Total Production: 273,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 11j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078
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Verifications & Observations

4218001
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4220000
  • May 27, 2020:
    Serial Number 4218534 was reported as accurate
  • Automatic
    186
    July 10, 2019:
    Serial Number 4218354 was reported as accurate
  • okiejohn
    228
    May 3, 2019:
    Serial Number 4218302 was reported as accurate
  • February 8, 2019:
    Serial Number 4218354 was reported as accurate
  • 696969
    4
    January 3, 2019:
    Serial Number 4219123 was reported as accurate
  • October 30, 2015:
    Serial Number 4218984 was reported as accurate
  • rnfwatch
    122
    November 2, 2013:
    Serial Number 4219255 was reported as accurate
  • July 5, 2012:
    Serial Number 4219687 was reported as accurate
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