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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 128 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 128

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 5412137 Question Mark
Grade: 128 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Series: Members Only Data Question Mark
Class: 31 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Members Only Data Question Mark
Run Quantity: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Members Only Data Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Members Only Data Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 11j Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Stem Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Members Only Data Question Mark
Regulator: Members Only Data Question Mark
Adjusted: Members Only Data Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Members Only Data Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Members Only Data Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2137.128G4.16S345.165M87.O390.P572.11J723 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: v52.642 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.


Anonymous · March 2, 2024

Serial Number 5412271 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5428 · December 6, 2023

Serial Number 5412137 was reported as accurate.

MJKauz Supporter 29 · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 5412455 was reported as accurate.

MJKauz Supporter 29 · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 5412455 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: I believe this is a Grade 126 Class 31
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. However, the Elgin Grade 126 is an 18-Size movement. After reviewing the images uploaded of your watch, I can confirm it is a 16-Size Model 5, consistent with the Grade 128 classification. This supports the factory serial lists as well.

Anonymous · January 11, 2020

Serial Number 5412383 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 14, 2019

Serial Number 5412637 was reported as accurate.

Hammerman 3 · June 29, 2018

Serial Number 5412895 was reported as accurate.

guccicrew100 41 · January 7, 2014

Serial Number 5412867 was reported as accurate.

Jim90078 35 · December 8, 2013

Serial Number 5412299 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 1, 2013

Serial Number 5412299 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 128 Pocket Watch