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Elgin 489
Basic Information
| Name | Elgin 489 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Elgin |
| Launch Year | 1928 |
| Caliber Family | Description hunter / open face (class) model 1/2 428/429 (139/140): 15 jewels 430/431 (139/140): 7 jewels 489/ - : 17 jewels 499/ - : 19 jewels, Adj. Related calibers Elgin 428, Elgin 429, Elgin 430, Elgin 431, Elgin 489, Elgin 499 |
| Is COSC certified | No |
Technical Details
| Lignes Dimensions | 11.26 ‴ |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 25.4 mm |
| Height | 3.85 mm |
| Further Measures | : 6 Mounting Diameter (Dm): 24.7mm |
| Power Reserve | 34 hours |
| Frequency | 18,000 vph |
| Jewels | 17 |
Complications and Specifications
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Complications |
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| Regulator Type | Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) |
| Movement Type | Manual |
| Escapement Type | Swiss Lever |
| Control Type | Balance Wheel |
| Winding Type | Stem Winding (Crown) |
| Setting Type | Stem Set (Crown Pull) |
Additional Information
| Hand Sizes | 1.12 x 0.64 / 0.18mm |
|---|---|
| Hand Count | 3 |
| Country Of Manufacture | (not set) |
| Notes | Remarks: 1928-1929, 32000 hunter calibre, model 1 bimetallic screw balance, Breguet hairspring Other data: mainspring / battery: 1.30 x 9.5 x 0.11 x 290mm |
| Signature | 1928: 32416913, Elgin U.S.A., 17 Jewels - 32416913 |
Metadata
| Created At | Sep 15, 2023 |
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| Updated At | Jan 28, 2024, 8:57:39 PM |
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