Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 8878557 (Grade 247)

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Access Date: May 31, 2025

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Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 247

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	8878557
Grade:	247
Model:	6
Class:	93
Estimated Production Year:	1900
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 23
Grade/Model Total Production:	56,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Bridge Type:	3-finger Straight
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Brass
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	3598.247G4.16S658.166M118.H2537.P1624.15J1012
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.678
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