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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 170 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 170

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6978502 Question Mark
Grade: 170 Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 10 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: Login to View Question Mark
Run Quantity: Login to View Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: Login to View Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: Login to View Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 15j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Login to View Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Half-Nickel Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Wind Mechanism: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Login to View Question Mark
Regulator: Login to View Question Mark
Hairspring: Login to View Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Login to View Question Mark
Adjusted: Login to View Question Mark
Railroad Grade: Login to View Question Mark
U.S. Patents: Login to View Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2769.170G6.18S1519.185M437.O599.P995.15J792 Question Mark
Data Research: 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.


EldritchWatch 36 · August 27, 2023

Serial Number 6978502 was reported as accurate.

Skipcraig Supporter 10 · February 9, 2023

Serial Number 6979721 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 13, 2020

Serial Number 6978663 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2019

Serial Number 6979377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 14, 2018

Serial Number 6978761 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 27, 2018

Serial Number 6979033 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 1, 2015

Serial Number 6979060 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 16, 2012

Serial Number 6979598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel

Anonymous · June 16, 2012

Serial Number 6979598 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Movement Finish changed from Nickel to Half-Nickel
Elgin Grade 170 Pocket Watch