18/0 size (6 3/4 x 10 3/4”’) | Hand Wind | Swiss Lever | No Seconds |

Remarks:

• Movement family:
  • Elgin 483: 17 jewels
  • Elgin 484: 15 jewels
  • Elgin 488: 7 jewels

• Listing ID: 6953
• Manufacturer / Brand: Elgin
• Caliber: 488
• Size in French Lignes: 18/0 size (approx. 6 3/4 x 10 3/4''')
• Size range mm largest diameter: 22 - 31 mm
• Shape: Form
• Winding: Manual (Crown)
• Hands Setting: Crown
• Seconds Hand: None
• Escapement: Lever (Swiss, English, Glashütte)
• Date, Day, Month...: None
• Jewels: 7
• Setting Lever Screw/Pin Position: Left
• Balance Position: Left (240 - 360°)
• Shock Protection: None
• Beats per hour: 18,000
• Balance Type: Bimetallic screw balance with Breguet hairspring
• Power Reserve: Unknown
• Production Period: 1929 - 1938 (1,283,000 pieces)
• Identification: Movement marked with Elgin. On this website: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/company/elgin/grade/488
• External Link 2: https://pocketwatchdatabase.com/guide/company/elgin/grade/488
• Country: U. S. A.
• Contributor ©: Uhrforum.de member Badener (Andreas Kelz)