Elgin s/n 6308203

[f.webster]

What is wrong with this picture?

As a new dude to watches, I gathered a few from friends to start learning with. First thing I try to do is identify the watch. Going to Packet Watch Database I enter the serial number and the manufacture. Here I have found a movement that doesn't match what is in the database. Can someone give an explanation?

Thank you for your wise counsel.

 

[Rick Hufnagel]

More pictures would help identify. Looks to be an anomaly. That serial number puts it in a run of grade ten 18s movements. I cross checked PWDB with the 1896 Elgin serial list and they both show the same.

Looks like a 6s grade 132. Can you confirm 6 size and 15 jewels?

6222001-6224000 was the last run for grade 132. So it's definitely weird.

 

[RMUST]

Are you positive its not 6368203 look at that one on the database

 

[Rick Hufnagel]

Are you positive its not 6368203 look at that one on the databas

I think you've got it! Disregard what I said above. Look really closely and that is a 6.

I screwed up judging what size it was. That regulator should have been a clue.

 

[f.webster]

Well there you go...

maybe I just need to have my eyes calibrated.

Thanks