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Access Date: May 10, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 237
Manufacturer: | Elgin |
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Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 8540138 |
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Grade: | 237 |
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Model: | 3 |
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Class: | 72 |
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Size: | 12s |
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Jewels: | 21j |
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Movement Configuration: | Openface |
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Movement Finish: | Nickel |
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Movement Setting: | Pendant |
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Wind Mechanism: | Pendant |
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Plate: | 3/4 Plate |
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Barrel: | Safety |
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Train Material: | Login to View for Free |
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Center Wheel Material: | Login to View for Free |
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Escapement Type: | Straight-line |
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Standard Dial Type: | Login to View for Free |
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Adjusted: | Yes |
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Adjusted to Position: | Yes |
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Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes |
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Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes |
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Railroad Grade: | Login to View for Free |
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U.S. Patents: | Login to View for Free |
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Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 3447.237G1.12S68.123M29.O901.P1509.21J70 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.645 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 19 (1.90%) | ![]() |
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Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Grade/Model Unrealized Production, Jewel Material, Jewel Setting, Train, Train Material, Center Wheel Material, Regulator Type, Hairspring, Standard Dial Type, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 19 watches in the population registry for this run with 8 images.
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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.
Joelfitz281 91 · April 25, 2025
Serial Number 8540046 was reported as accurate.
tctimepieces Supporter 124 · September 1, 2024
Serial Number 8540101 was reported as accurate.
dfurtado 125 · December 15, 2021
Serial Number 8540138 was reported as accurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 8540801 was reported as accurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 8540524 was reported as accurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · August 16, 2021
Serial Number 8540314 was reported as accurate.
dfurtado 125 · May 12, 2020
Serial Number 8540413 was reported as inaccurate.
as 1000. Under the "production" tab, it shows
total production as 2000.
dfurtado 125 · January 17, 2020
Serial Number 8540413 was reported as accurate.
MichaelB 150 · April 19, 2017
Serial Number 8540042 was reported as accurate.
Urbanops 51 · April 2, 2017
Serial Number 8540328 was reported as accurate.
shortjoe 12 · May 18, 2015
Serial Number 8540505 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 18, 2015
Serial Number 8540505 was reported as accurate.
LeroyC 392 · December 17, 2013
Serial Number 8540859 was reported as inaccurate.
