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Elgin Serial Number 5000-20000 Date & Production Records
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Serial Number & Production Dating Lookup

Enter the 5 to 8 digit serial number stamped directly on the movement plate (not the watch case):

ELGIN SERIAL REGISTRY 1890 – 1930 Assigned Serial Range 5,000 – 20,000 Estimated Era circa 1890 – 1930 Serial Number Dating Archival Production Lot 5,000 1890 Early Production Lot 8,750 1900 Standard Factory Run 12,500 1910 Mid-Era Production 16,250 1920 Late Milestone Lot 20,000 1930 End of Block Registry Official Archival Chronology • American Watch Guild Registry VERIFIED ARCHIVE
Official Serial Archive • Elgin Historical Registry Ledger

Technical Specifications & Factory Archival Records

ManufacturerElgin
Serial Range5000-20000
Production Era1868-1870
Estimated Production15000
NotesEarly Keywind G.M. Wheeler

Horological Architecture & Collector Notes

The Elgin pocket watch was engineered to meet rigorous American horological standards during the turn of the 20th century. Utilizing high-grade alloy components, a precision lever escapement, and 15 jewels with fine ruby endstones, this movement provided exceptional isochronism and positional stability.

Among vintage restorers and conversion specialists, this series is admired for its accessible gear train geometry and solid metallurgy, making surviving specimens excellent candidates for preservation and custom recasing.

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