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Elgin National Grade 96 "Sidewinder" pocket watch

This is my Elgin Grade 96 from 1895. It is size 18, 7 jewels, pendant wind, lever set. The case just says it's "silveroid." According to a forum post on the internet, silveroid is a copper-nickel alloy.

Initially it would run for a minute or so and stop. Currently it seems to be running continuously. I'll carry it for a day or two and see. Sometimes these just need some jostling to get them going and stay going.

Acquired: 2019

Circa: 1895

Current condition: Doesn't stay running for long