Are there any records of watch case serial numbers?
Also, there do not seem to be any surviving records from watch case companies linking case serial numbers to specific cases, their grades, sizes and etc., nor are there tables that relate the case serial numbers to dates.
Are there serial numbers on a ball watch?
Also, the dates are linked to movement serial numbers, not case serial numbers. Having stated that, there are limited instances of collectors having gathered case serial number vs. date data for a very limited number of factory-cased, 1920s-plus Illinois, Hamilton and perhaps Ball watches. To my knowledge, this data has yet to be published.
What is the purpose of case serial numbers?
On the other hand, the function of the case serial numbers seems to have been for internal uses only, primarily to keep the major pieces together during production and to track the disposition of expensive materials and finished product. Thus, there were no published lists of case company serial number vs. grades.
Where is the Illinois Watch Case Company located?
The Illinois Watch Case Company was a major manufacture in the city of Elgin, Illinois. It manufactured watch cases under many brands, such as “Elgin Giant”, “Elgin Pride”, “Tivoli”, “Spartan”, and “Elgin Commander”.
What is the serial number of an Illinois Watch?
Recent User Collection Uploads Serial No.: #726214 Manufacturer: Illinois Grade: 131 Size: 4 Model: 1
When did Elgin Illinois start making watch cases?
In the 1940’s, when the watch case business started to run into hard times, the Illinois Watch Case Company branched out into manufacturing cigarette cases and Lady’s Compacts, using the “Elgin American” brand name.
Do you know the serial number of a watch?
Would like to know if there is any information regarding case serial numbers and date of their manufacture . Although a lot can be learned about many American watch movements by knowing the movement’s serial number, the same cannot be said about case serial numbers.
