Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 9856979 (Grade 269)

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Access Date: June 02, 2025

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Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 269

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	9856979
Grade:	269
Model:	2
Class:	85
Estimated Production Year:	1903
Run Quantity:	7,000
Grade/Model Run:	12 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production:	178,000
Size:	0s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4021.269G12.0S328.02M47.H2793.P1971.7J1317
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.686
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