Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8043178 (Grade 153)

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1899 ELGIN GRADE 153 16s 17 JEWEL POCKET WATCH DECORATED DIAL VERY GOOD COND

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Access Date: June 08, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 153

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8043178
Grade:	153
Model:	6
Class:	34
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 14
Grade/Model Total Production:	14,100
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3213.153G11.16S577.166M76.H2323.P1333.17J229
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.704
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