Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8728675 (Grade 221)

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Access Date: May 24, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 221

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8728675
Grade:	221
Model:	7
Class:	94
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	2,500
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 11
Grade/Model Total Production:	22,500
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Wind Mechanism:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Polished Regulator
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3547.221G3.16S650.167M85.O943.P1586.15J997
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.650
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