1889 Elgin National Watch Company 11 Jewels RARE Private Label F.C. Freeman, Newboro, Ontario Brass Movement Grade 74 Quick Train Full Plate Size 18s Hand Wind and Set Pocket Watch serial number 3,388,986. A.W.C. Co. Coin Silver Open Case serial 72,775. Runs Strong!
Elgin National Watch Co. double sunk dial in good condition. Original Open Heavy Spade hands. A.W.C. Co. Coin Silver Case in used condition. Thick Crystal Glass with typical scratches came with years being in use. Very Clean Private Label movement for a watch of 133 years old! Winds and sets as it should. Time Set Pulling the Crown Up. Runs strong but late, was not timed for accuracy and reliability, so some service will be needed.
Elgin National Watch Company was founded in 1864, right as the civil war was coming to an end. The first watch Elgin was finished in April of 1867 and over the next 100 years, they went on to produce about 60 million mechanical watches. (Elgin Watch Factory and Newboro Ontario images are added for interest only and are not a part of this listing)
| Private Label: | F.C. Freeman Newboro Ont. | |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 3388986 | |
| Grade: | 74 | |
| Model: | 5 | |
| Class: | 10 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1889 | |
| Run Quantity: | 2,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 18 of 70 | |
| Total Production: | 159,000 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 11j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Open face | |
| Movement Finish: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain |
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