Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number P656139 (Grade 575)

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Vintage Elgin 16s 15j 575 Pocket Watch In 10kt Rolled Gold Plate Case

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Access Date: June 03, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 575

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	P656139
Grade:	575
Model:	20
Estimated Production Year:	1951
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	10 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	122,000
Variant Est. Production:	117,000 (16S-M20-15J-OFP-A2PTI)
Size:	16s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Flat
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	2
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Total Adjustments:	4
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	15494.575G10.16S3936.1620M43.O6993.P12291.15J4312
Database Version:	v52.686
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	22 (0.22%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	11.63% Analyzing 154 Sales
Research Note: Run record created based on limited observations. Production totals are likely inaccurate.

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