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Pocket Watch Movement - Elgin National Watch Co., Chicago, United States of America, 1886 Object Reg. No: ST 017686

Pocket Watch Movement
Summary:
Gents pocket watch movement, Elgin National Watch Co, No.2404085, 1886.
Description:
White enamel dial has black roman numerals and seconds dial at 6.

Stem and button wound spring; lever escapement. Scale fast to slow.
Acquisition Information:
Donation from Larard Bros, 1925
Discipline: Technology
Dimensions: 0.9 cm (Width), 4.3 cm (Diameter)

More information

Tagged with: gents watches, pocket watches, stem button watches, watchworks, 31215, 2608424
Themes this item is part of: Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification: HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification: Watches
Tertiary Classification: united states of america
Inscriptions: Back plate is marked 'Elgin Natl Watch Co. No.2404085'. Dial is marked 'Elgin Nat Watch Co'.
Maker: Elgin National Watch Co, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, 1886

Comments

richard Posted on 13 Dec 2009 4:42 AM
i need one 16s elgin 15j movement
grade 312 or 313 or314 or 315
Davis Posted on 19 Dec 2009 8:01 AM
I have the same 1886 Elgin with Roman numerals. my serial number is over 200,000 older. Mine was one of the first 25 made in this first run. It works and keeps accurate time but the crown pulls up but won't change the time if needed. Is it a spring problem? thanks for any help.
Discovery Centre Posted on 21 Dec 2009 1:51 PM
Museum Victoria Comment
Hi Davis - We're not able to provide repair advice, but our horology curator suggests that you check to see if there is a branch of the Australian Antiquarian Horological Society local to you, and they should be able to recommend a reputable repairer.
Richard Posted on 09 Jun 2010 10:56 AM
I have an old watch, Elgin National Watch Co, No 2322576 signed Elgin JW. The outside housing ring also has a No. 5307781.
I cannot find any information on this watch. Can you help me please??
Rich
Discovery Centre Posted on 14 Jun 2010 2:47 PM
Museum Victoria Comment
Hello Rich - A site such as this one gives a brief overview of Elgin watch history, whereas this useful site has a serial number lookup service, which will give you more information about your specific watch.
jairo orozco Posted on 23 Apr 2012 4:19 AM
TENGO Helgin Nacional Watch Co, N* 742343 ADJUSTED SERIAL EN LA TAPA EXTERIOR 38343 FUNCIONANDO ESTA PARA LA VENTA OFREZCAN SE ENCUENTRA EN BOGOTA COLOMBIA

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