Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 5220228 (Grade 75)

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Access Date: May 24, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 75

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	5220228
Grade:	75
Model:	5
Series:	5
Class:	9
Estimated Production Year:	1894
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	41 of 52
Grade/Model Total Production:	98,000
Variant Est. Production:	94,000 (18S-M5-15J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Wind Mechanism:	Stem
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272, 345619
Case:	Various
Run ID:	2051.75G41.18S1197.185M282.O360.P513.15J606
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.649
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