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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 125

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 4785597 Question Mark
Grade: 125 Question Mark
Model: 3 Question Mark
Series: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Class: 4 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
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Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
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Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
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Movement Configuration: Hunting Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Stem Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
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Hairspring: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: No Question Mark
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Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 1871.125G4.18S1098.183M186.H1480.L883.17J17 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.645 Question Mark
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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Rcardkidz 4475 · March 12, 2024

Serial Number 4785672 was reported as accurate.

bigbadgreen 10 · August 29, 2018

Serial Number 4785728 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 4, 2016

Serial Number 4785359 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 133 · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 4785597 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Correction, there is a center jewel pair. Did not
see it initially, but see it now that movement is
cleaned. This is a true 17J movement. Sorry for
initial observation error. However, database note
of 15J is incorrect, and given the small total
production, unlikely a modification that was not
recorded as a different grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

rnfwatch Supporter 133 · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 4785597 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Marked "17 Jewels" on serial number matched
original barrel bridge. Also marked "Adjusted"
below "17 Jewels" on barrel bridge. Both markings
are Elgin factory-correct lettering with
characteristic hook on bottom of "7". However,
when I disassembled to repair & clean, confirmed
there are only 15 jewels (no center jewel pair).
Very curious. Back plate marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch
Co." and "Safety Pinion".
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

rnfwatch Supporter 133 · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 4785597 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

rnfwatch Supporter 133 · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 4785597 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

rnfwatch Supporter 133 · December 5, 2013

Serial Number 4785597 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 125 Pocket Watch