Go down the page to see if you have a watch with one of these Serial Numbers on it. If you do, I have the tin that it came in, from the factory.
I changed this so you can see the SN of the tins I got. Most are Elgins.
The picture of them is in the photo forum.
My 1st Kodak Picture

Old Post:
I have many movement cases that have SN on them with all the information of the watch movement that was sent in it.
eg. Elgin SN 16254272 grade 335, 18s, 17J, Nickel, Hunting, Arabic Dial, Lever Setting.
Where can I post some of these so you can see if you have any of these?
Want to post here first.

Sheila,

I guess this forum would have the most viewers. Great idea!! Wouldn't it be great if someone had a movement SN that matched one of your shipping containers.

Sheila, I think this would be a good place. Probably a list of the serial numbers. How many are we talking about? It is a long shot for someone to have a match, but - go for it!

Sheila
This is an example of one for a 18size P.S. Bartlett watch, manufactured by the Waltham Watch Co.

I have 141 but not all of them have papers. I will check and let you know. I will list 2 more now and list them all either here or on my journal page in case it's too long.

Elgin, Grade 316, SN15661703 18s, 15J, Nickel, Hunting, Ar. Dial, Lever Setting.
This one and the one above are square cases and have unusual metal objects inside to hold the movement. Not like the teeth type.

South Bend Watch Co. No 110, Ar. Dial, 673562, 0 size, 15J, Hunting. This case also has the case with 2 glass crystals inside of it, with 3 papers, 2 inside and 1 on the top of the case.

I will shorten the posts on these next time.

Let you know when I get them separated.

Some are, no question, like brand new.

Hope some find one that matches.

I'll throw one in the ring.

I have Bunn Spl box & aluminum container for Serial #5028608.

Anybody ???

Elgin

Wayne, Charles,
Thanks for the extras!

Tom, John,
Will do!

Elgin SN

6078007
9775408
10491627
10491628
10556484
10556485
10685452
10685455
10740004
12059963
12752972
12753689
12856776
13564225
13936341
14447417
14768006
14893055
15279855
15655612
15661703
16254272
16464430
16634258
17736417


Smaller Boxes Size 0s

12734665
15196847
15868572
15893003
15993903
16435016
16435192
16702514

South Bend

673562 in above message

Crescent
The paper in this one refers to the case of the watch on both papers.
1400413
1681229

All tins, but 3 have paper on top and one on bottom of tin.

Start Hunting, and good luck.

These are going soon, so check to see if you have any while you can.
Bless,
Sheila
If you match one, let me know.