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From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 86

Manufacturer: Elgin ?
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois ?
Movement Serial Number: 3845262 ?
Grade: 86 ?
Model: 2 ?
Class: 22 ?
Estimated Production Year: 1890 ?
Run Quantity: 1,000 ?
Grade/Model Run: 8 of 16 ?
Grade/Model Total Production: 15,700 ?
Grade/Model Unrealized Production: 300 ?
Size: 16s ?
Jewels: 15j ?
Jewel Setting: Pressed/Friction Settings ?
Movement Configuration: Interchangeable ?
Movement Finish: Nickel ?
Movement Signing Style: Gothic Blackletter ?
Movement Inlay Color: Black ?
Movement Setting: Lever ?
Plate: Bridge Plate ?
Bridge Type: 3-finger Straight ?
Barrel: Going ?
Train: Quick ?
Regulator: Moseley ?
Hairspring: Breguet ?
Adjusted: Yes ?
Adjusted to Temperature: No ?
Railroad Grade: Yes ?
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Adjusted ?
Case: Various ?
Run ID: 1452.86G10.16S221.162M18.C82.L669.15J427 ?
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
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Database Version: v52.978 ?
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Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only: 16 (1.60%) ?
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): +12.63% Analyzing 124 Sales ?
Research Note: #3845556: Verified with improper after-market "21 Jewels" marking on the pillar plate. Despite the fraudulent marking applied after leaving the factory, the movement is entirely consistent with the standard Grade 86 classification, featuring 15 jewels [eBay #164998599317].