Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 493505 (Grade 28)

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Access Date: June 06, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 28

Dexter St.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	493505
Grade:	28
Variation:	Dexter St.
Model:	4
Series:	1
Class:	48
Estimated Production Year:	1877
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	8 of 17
Grade/Model Total Production:	56,100
Variant Est. Production:	55,700 (10S-M4-7J-HGK-U-DEXTER ST.)
Size:	10s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Wind Mechanism:	Key
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Adjustment Tolerance:	[32] DU/PU Reg. +/- 50 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	No
Case:	Various
Run ID:	466.28G8.10S38.104M14.H464.K414.7J131
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.693
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-4.52% Analyzing 124 Sales

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