Elgin Pocket Watch Antique in Hunter Case

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Posted 12 years ago

Philomenas…
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Estate find. Looking for additional details (how many jewels, etc.) on this Pretty antique Elgin pocket watch. Serial no 13081040. Also trying to tell if it's gold or gold plated.

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pw-collector, 12 years ago
Tis is a link to find information on Elgin watches by using the serial number off the movement.
http://elgintime.dyndns-home.com:8080/elgintime/SnumLookup

Serial Number 13081040
Grade: 301
Size: 12
Jewels: 7
Year: 1908
Class: 113
Model: 2
Named for: None
Description: Elgin serial number 13081040, grade 301, 12 size, 7 jewels, made about 1908.
Hunter case movement. Pendent wind and set. Three-quarter plate.
Rate: 18,000 bph
Serial Numbers in Grade 301: 455000
Years of Production: 1904 to 1929

Nice watch. Hope this helps,
Dave
pw-collector, 12 years ago
PhilomenasGranddaughter,
I forgot (we old grandfathers tend to forget a lot) to answer your question about the case. It is a 20 year "gold filled" case by the Philadelphia Watch Case Co.
It is not a solid gold case.
Dave
PhilomenasGranddaughter, 12 years ago
Thanks Dave for helping me learn more about this watch!

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