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Code BA130614187: 1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch

This is a nice 336 Grade, Elgin pocket watch made in 1909.
It is in excellent running order and keeps excellent time. It has been recently cleaned, oiled and timed.

SIZE and WEIGHT

This is a 18 size 5 model. It measures around 58 mm (2.3 inches) in diameter (excluding pendant crown and bow). It weighs about 150 g (5.3 ounces).

CASE

The open-face swing-out case is made of Nickel Allow and still in excellent condition for its age without any damage.
Engraved inside the back lid: PATENTED TRADE MARK with a Star inside a Crescent.
It has serial number 115.
It has a strong hinge, open and close as it should.

MOVEMENT

18 Size movement in excellent and clean condition.
Marked Elgin Natl. Watch Co., U. S. A., 17 Jewels with serial number 13878316.
It has a SAFETY PINION, which will unscrew in case the main spring is broken. This protects the wheel train and bearings from the sudden released power of the mainspring.
This is a stem wind and set movement and has 17 jewels.
It is running strong and keeps excellent time.

DIAL

The white porcelain dial is in excellent condition and remain undamaged (no chips or hairlines).
It is marked Elgin.

HANDS

Blue steel hands are original and in excellent condition.

CRYSTAL

The glass crystal is very thick and remains in excellent condition without scratches or chips.

This is a nice pocket watch fully functional and has been professionally checked and timed.


Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 13878316
Grade: 336
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1909
Run Quantity: 2,000
Grade/Model Run: 32 of 192
Total Production: 272,700
Size: 18s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Balance Type: Expansion
Train: Quick
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Database Version: v48.631

Price:

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1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch


1909 Swing-Out Case 18 Size Elgin Pocket Watch