Clocks, Watches/Elgin Watch Info

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Expert: - 11/15/2010


Question

Elgin Watch
I asked the question below previously. You replied that you needed the movement number. It is 21770303.  Thanks  

"I would like some info on my Elgin pocket watch.  It was purchased by my grandfather who passed it to my dad who passed it to me.  I have no interest in selling it, I'm just curious about it value, date of manufacture, etc.  Inscribed in the back is "Fahys" and "Montauk".  As you can see in the attached picture it is 23 jewels and is labeled "Veritas"  Thanks for any help."  

Answer
Ashton,

Thank you.

Here is the information on your watch.

It comes from Elginwatches.org

http://www.trusted-forwarder.org/cgi-bin/elgin_sn?sn=21770303&action=search


Serial Number   SN Range RunQty Name Year grade size code   jewels Adj/reg/etc.
--------------  -------- ------ ---- ---- ----- ---- ------ ------ ------------
     21770303  21770001   1000  VER 1918 453    16s o3n15l   23j    2303 of 9000 in grade


grade total runs   first yr  last yr class  size  code   jewels Adj/name
----- ----- -----  --------  ------- -----  ----  ------ ------ ----------
453    9000   9        1917     1922   ?     16s  o3n15l    23j A5P / VER


As you can see, this watch was made in 1918.
This is a very nice watch, Ashton.  Congratulations and enjoy it.

Kind regards,

Melvin

Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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