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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 47 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 47

Mixed Run: 7-Jewel and 13-Jewel Examples Confirmed in Run.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 602221 Question Mark
Grade: 47 Question Mark
Model: 1 Question Mark
Series: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Class: 19 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Size: 16s Question Mark
Jewels: 7j    Mixed Run Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Lever Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Stem Question Mark
Plate: 3/4 Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Regulator: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Adjusted: No Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View for Free Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Login to View for Free Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 543.47G1.16S3.161M3.C3.L87.7J160 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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16 (1.60%) Question Mark
Research Note: 7-Jewel and 13-Jewel Examples Confirmed in Run. 13-Jewel variants appear similar to Elgin Grade 48 (13j). Actual production of 7-Jewel Grade 47 may be less than the designated run. #602744: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement [HA]. #602221 and #602423: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement.
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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 · May 4, 2025

Serial Number 602884 was reported as accurate.

SleepyDoggieDog 48 · May 1, 2024

Serial Number 602870 was reported as accurate.

cbzimm Supporter 498 · May 6, 2020

Serial Number 602199 was reported as accurate.

429cman 6 · March 19, 2019

Serial Number 602296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 17, 2019

Serial Number 602296 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 11, 2015

Serial Number 602809 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Mine is a 13 jewel grade 47. Elgin online database
lists grade 47 as 7-13 jewels.

gstonethrow 19 · August 24, 2014

Serial Number 0602190 was reported as accurate.

jerrydk7 227 · March 13, 2014

Serial Number 602509 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 47 Pocket Watch