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Access Date: May 01, 2025
"897" could possibly indicate the grade of the watch and not the serial number of your movement. Serial numbers are usually more than a few digits.
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 69
B.W. Raymond
Manufacturer: | Elgin |
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Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois |
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Movement Serial Number: | 897 |
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Grade: | 69 |
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Variation: | Members Only Data |
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Model: | 1 |
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Series: | Members Only Data |
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Class: | 1 |
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Estimated Production Year: | Members Only Data |
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Run Quantity: | Members Only Data |
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Grade/Model Run: | Members Only Data |
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Grade/Model Total Production: | Members Only Data |
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Variant Est. Production: | Members Only Data |
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Size: | 18s |
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Jewels: | 15j |
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Jewel Setting: | Members Only Data |
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Movement Configuration: | Adaptable |
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Movement Finish: | Gilt |
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Movement Signing Style: | Members Only Data |
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Movement Inlay Color: | Members Only Data |
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Movement Setting: | Key |
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Wind Mechanism: | Key |
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Plate: | Full Plate |
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Barrel: | Going |
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Train: | Members Only Data |
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Regulator: | Members Only Data |
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Hairspring: | Members Only Data |
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Adjusted: | Members Only Data |
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Adjusted to Position: | Members Only Data |
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Adjusted # of Positions: | Members Only Data |
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Adjusted to Temperature: | Members Only Data |
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Adjustment Tolerance: | Members Only Data |
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Railroad Grade: | Members Only Data |
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U.S. Patents: | Members Only Data |
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Movement Markings: | Members Only Data | |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 2.69G1.18S1.181M1.H1.K1.15J1 | ![]() |
Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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Database Version: | v52.642 | ![]() |
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 56 (6.22%) | ![]() |
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Variation, Series, Estimated Production Year, Run Quantity, Grade/Model Run, Grade/Model Total Production, Variant Est. Production, Jewel Setting, Movement Signing Style, Movement Inlay Color, Train, Regulator Type, Hairspring, Adjustments, Adjusted to Position, Positional Adjustments, Temperature Adjustments, Adjustment Tolerance, Railroad Grade Designation, U.S. Patents, Movement Markings
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 56 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.
Anonymous · December 29, 2023
Serial Number 887 was reported as inaccurate.
WatchThatMan 39 · May 17, 2023
Serial Number 211 was reported as accurate.
danielbeard6970 1 · January 15, 2023
Serial Number 897 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 4, 2022
Serial Number 892 was reported as inaccurate.
cmdraven 4123 · January 6, 2022
Serial Number 745 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · March 18, 2021
Serial Number 856 was reported as inaccurate.
ElginLover1877 13 · January 31, 2021
Serial Number 956 was reported as accurate.
Ashraf 153 · November 4, 2020
Serial Number 207 was reported as accurate.
ABUMALEK 97 · October 28, 2020
Serial Number 975 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · June 16, 2020
Serial Number 867 was reported as inaccurate.
Clayspapa 9 · April 16, 2020
Serial Number 752 was reported as inaccurate.
dfchong 837 · September 29, 2019
Serial Number 132 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 2, 2019
Serial Number 868 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 1, 2019
Serial Number 164 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · July 26, 2018
Serial Number 984 was reported as inaccurate.
ipygmalion 1 · May 3, 2018
Serial Number 160 was reported as accurate.
Rdixiemiller 26 · April 7, 2018
Serial Number 804 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 14, 2018
Serial Number 995 was reported as inaccurate.
Anonymous · December 1, 2017
Serial Number 341 was reported as inaccurate.
Rdixiemiller 26 · November 17, 2017
Serial Number 804 was reported as accurate.
Rdixiemiller 26 · October 22, 2017
Serial Number 804 was reported as accurate.
danigoss 1 · August 8, 2017
Serial Number 632 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 2, 2017
Serial Number 868 was reported as inaccurate.
pmwas1 97 · July 14, 2017
Serial Number 558 was reported as accurate.
yragogav73 18 · May 9, 2017
Serial Number 212 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · April 19, 2017
Serial Number 975 was reported as inaccurate.
Stfrank90 1 · August 16, 2016
Serial Number 259 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 7, 2016
Serial Number 527 was reported as inaccurate.
Shellsworth 1 · July 30, 2016
Serial Number 626 was reported as inaccurate.

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