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Elgin 18 size full plate pocket watch markings

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January 09, 2019, 11:42
Claude Griffith
Elgin 18 size full plate pocket watch markings
On the topic about Elgin 348s which are full plate models I know many parts have serial number markings such as the pillar plate, balance (arm area) and other plates but on the Elgin is the barrel bridge plate marked with a serial number?
January 09, 2019, 23:34
Lindell V. Riddle

Usually they are Claude, but careful removal of two screws retaining the Barrel Cover can pretty easily answer your question on a particular movement.

Exceptions that immediately come to mind can include 18 size Private Labels, including many Canadian Pacific and occasionally Ball Watch Company 18 size movements. Usually every component is marked during assembly but after it reaches the retailer... that is anybody's guess.

Lindell

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January 12, 2019, 14:39
Theodore J. Brown Sr.
Claude, I took a barrel plate off a grade 74 11J
18s movement, and it was serial numbered. It isn't just a thin top cover, but thick, heavy piece , would have taken a lot of machining to make and finish it.Hope this helps, Ted.
January 13, 2019, 17:33
Claude Griffith
In the factory notes for the 149, they said the ones taken off were discarded and I thought they might have recycled them but with the serial number that could not have happened since the serial number would be problematic and changing it would not have been easy to hide.