1870 Elgin Grade 57 H.Z. Culver pocket watch untested
Based on the serial number 68578, your watch movement is an ultra-early 1870 Elgin National Watch Co. (Grade 57 / H.Z. Culver) mechanical pocket watch.
This serial number places it even earlier than the previous one, coming from one of the earliest production years in the history of the Elgin National Watch Company. It features Elgin's foundational mechanical architecture.
Technical Specifications (Serial #68578)
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Production Year | 1870 (Estimated factory run) |
| Movement Size | 18s (The large, heavy nineteenth-century American framework) |
| Movement Grade | Grade 57 / "H.Z. Culver" (A highly collectible early production grade) |
| Jewel Count | 11 Jewels (Typical configuration for this specific era) |
| Setting Type | Key-Wind / Key-Set (Relies entirely on an external key to wind the barrel and set the hands) |
| Plate Layout | Full Plate design with a gilded/brass finish |
selling as pictured.
more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.
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