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Can anyone tell me anything about it? It's an Elgin pocket watch.
Elgin National Watch Company
Serial number of the movement - 5655437
Serial number of the case – 2731
Inside Case:
"coin" mark (4) in a square?? (meaning unknown)
Name on movement plate - G. M. Wheeler
Star and Moon inside case
Pat. Apr 22, '79
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Elgin Pocket WatchesThe rich history of the Elgin National Watch Company (originally the Nation…
Information on your watch movement per the serial number you listed.
Serial Number 5655437
Grade: 75
Size: 18
Jewels: 15-17
Year: 1895
Class: 9
Model: 5
Named for: George M. Wheeler
Grade 75 may be marked for George M. Wheeler or None.
Description: Elgin serial number 5655437, grade 75, 18 size, 15-17 jewels, made about 1895.
Open faced movement. Pendent wind and set. Full plate.
Rate: 18,000 bph
Serial Numbers in Grade 75: 98000
Years of Production: 1887 to 1896
If you can take clear photos of the movement and markings on the case, someone can give you a better description.
Dave
Thank you Dave I really appreciated the input - I have taken your sage advice and uploaded photos of the movement and the markings. Thank you once again. Kind regards.
Thank you very much AR8Jason - what you said is very interesting - I knew Elgin did not make the case but I could never figure out who did - so that helps me immensely. I find this all very much exciting. I love to learn new things anf this is a new world for me.