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Nathan Moore / Pocket Watch Database
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Early Double-Sunk “Elgin Nat’l Watch Co.” Dial, c.1874 (Back View)
c. 1874
This component is the reverse side of an early double-sunk enamel pocket watch dial dating to circa 1874, attributed to the Elgin National Watch Company. According to horological historian Nathan Moore, following the firm's reorganization from the National Watch Company in October 1874, surplus inventory dials were…
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Palmer's Auction Co
movements parts
Elgin National Watch Co. G.M. Wheeler Grade 18-Size Pocket Watch Movement
circa 1875
This antique American size 18 pocket watch movement was manufactured by the Elgin National Watch Company as a G.M. Wheeler grade. The cataloguer notes a manual-wind full-plate gilt movement stamped with serial number 384140, dating production to circa 1875, alongside engravings reading 'G. M. Wheeler, Elgin, Ill.' a…
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Nathan Moore / Pocket Watch Database Blog
movements parts
Elgin No. 239 Veritas Hairspring and Balance Assembly
c. 1902
This horological component comprises the hairspring and balance assembly identified by the source as originating from an Elgin No. 239 Veritas pocket watch movement. The source reports the parent movement as an 18-size, Model 8, 21-jewel mechanism bearing serial number 9348026 and dating to circa 1902. As visible in…
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