Elgin National Watch Co Pocket Watch (Not Working)

Elgin National Watch Co Pocket Watch - Movement SN 29,272,360. Case SN 4,228,962. Brand: Elgin National Watch Co. Movement Serial Number: 29,272,360 (engraved inside). Case Serial Number: 4,228,962 (inside case back).

Condition: Not currently running; internal components appear clean and intact. This vintage Elgin pocket watch features a clean movement (SN 29,272,360) and original case (SN 4,228,962). The movement is engraved with ELGIN NATL WATCH CO. The case is likely produced by the Elgin Giant Watch Case Co.

A subsidiary of the Illinois Watch Case Co. Known for making durable 14K or 18K gold-filled cases.

The inside of the case is marked 4,228,962. Original Elgin movement with clean internals. Matching Elgin Giant gold-filled case. A fine collector's piece with strong vintage appeal. Production in 1968 but continued fulfilling movement assembly from parts already in inventory. Elgin National Watch Company was based in Elgin, Illinois, and produced over 60 million watches from 1864 to 1968. Elgin Giant Watch Case Co.

Specialized in robust, gold-filled cases, typically 14K or 18K, guaranteed for decades of use. Likely a personal timepiece for business or formal use-made at a time when pocket watches were phasing out in favor of wristwatches, making this one of the later Elgin pocket watch designs. This is the best information I can locate concerning the watch not sure if everything is correct. Look at the pictures closely.

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