Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 889257 (Grade 70)

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Access Date: May 08, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 70

B.W. Raymond

Private Label(s) in Run:

Shmedtie Bros. - Washington D.C.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	889257
Grade:	70
Variation:	Login to View
Model:	2
Series:	Login to View
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	Login to View
Run Quantity:	Login to View
Grade/Model Run:	Login to View
Grade/Model Total Production:	Login to View
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Wind Mechanism:	Stem
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Login to View
Regulator:	Login to View
Adjusted:	Login to View
Adjusted to Position:	Login to View
Adjusted # of Positions:	Login to View
Adjusted to Temperature:	Login to View
Adjustment Tolerance:	Login to View
Railroad Grade:	Login to View
U.S. Patents:	Login to View
Case:	Various
Run ID:	618.70G16.18S460.182M64.H602.L145.15J146
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.645
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$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	7.19% Analyzing 355 Sales

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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.

weepinglion 48 · December 31, 2023

Serial Number 889091 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Private label for Shmedtie Bros., Washington DC
Otherwise accurate

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.