Posted 3 years ago
Mjay00
(1 item)
Dear 1868 size 18s 11 to 13 jewels grade 57 model number one class four run quality 1000 production dates 1867 - 1876 total grade production 75146 Marked for George M. Wheeler
1868 Elgin wrist watch | ||
| Elgin Wristwatches1 of 46 |  |  |
Interesting because the company history says they didn't ship their first wrist watch until 1910.
Hi, Mjay00. :-)
I think I see where you may have gotten your information using the serial number stamped into the back of the case (23765):
https://www.elginnumbers.com/index.php
Unfortunately, per this website, that isn't the right serial number to use:
*snip*
The serial number must be off the movement of the watch (where the gears are), not off the case. These two serial numbers are unrelated.
*snip*
http://elginwatches.org/databases/elgin_sn_intro.html
I see that you've managed to open the case, and have provided a picture of the movement, but I'm afraid I can't make out any of the engraved information thereon.
More information on Elgin serial numbers and dating Elgin watches:
http://elginwatches.org/help/serial_number_info.html