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The Introduction of the Twenty-Four Hour Division Dial (The “Canadian Dial”)

By Nathan Moore

Pictured: Waltham “Twenty-Four Hour Division Dial” Fitted on a 18-Size P.S. Bartlett Movement, c.1907. The adoption of standard time by the railroad industry in 1883 spurred a flurry of innovative ideas by individuals hoping to capitalize on the change. Many anticipated the natural progression of...

Elgin , Movements , Production , Railroad Watches

Grade No. 240 B.W. Raymond by the Elgin National Watch Company

By Nathan Moore

The No. 240 B.W. Raymond represents the most popular grade from the original “Veritas Model” trinity, with total production reaching approximately 68,000 - more than the No. 214 and No..

Elgin , Movements , Production , Railroad Watches

Elgin Grades No. 274 and No. 368: The Hunting Movements

By Nathan Moore

The enormous success of the “Veritas Model” following its launch in 1901 prompted the Elgin National Watch Company to create a hunting version of the model. At the time, hunting.

“The Watch Word is Elgin: Timemakers and Timekeepers” – Promotional Booklet Introducing the Veritas Model by the Elgin National Watch Company

By Nathan Moore

In Catalogs & Resources , Digital Archive , Elgin , Railroad Watches

Shortly after the introduction of the new 18-Size railroad movements in 1901, the Elgin National Watch Company distributed a promotional booklet titled, “The Watch Word is Elgin: Timemakers and Timekeepers.” This booklet served as an informational and marketing tool, taking the reader on a journey...

Elgin , History , Railroad Watches

Introduction of the Elgin Model 1901 (18-Size Model 8): No. 214 Veritas, No. 239 Veritas, and No. 240 B.W. Raymond

By Nathan Moore

To introduce the new “Model 1901” (Model 8), the Elgin National Watch Company published an advertisement in the March 1901 issue of The Keystone. The introductory headline indicates the new.

Elgin , Movements , Railroad Watches

Grade No. 239 Veritas by the Elgin National Watch Company

By Nathan Moore

On March 1, 1901, the Elgin National Watch Company introduced a new line of 18-Size movements designed for approved railroad service. The No. 239 Veritas represented the 21-Jewel option, positioned.

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