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Access Date: November 21, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 246
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 9779072 | |
| Grade: | 246 | |
| Model: | 7 | |
| Class: | 37 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1903 | |
| Run Quantity: | 100 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,100 | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 900 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Gilt | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | Bridge Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Train Material: | Gold | |
| Center Wheel Material: | Gold | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Escapement Type: | Straight-line | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 585025 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 3983.246G2.16S768.167M126.O1115.P1940.17J353 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.450 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.31 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.22 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 1 (1.00%) | |
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Research Note: Based on observations and statistical analysis, only the first 100 of the second run designated for Grade 246 were actually produced.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 246
Target Profile: 16S-M7-17J-ONP-APTI
| Elgin Grade 246 (All Variations): 1,100 ETP |
| 16S: 1,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 246 |
| 16S-M7: 1,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 246, Model 7 |
| 16S-M7-17J: 1,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 246, Model 7, 17 Jewels |
| 16S-M7-17J-ONP: 1,100 100.00% 16s, Grade 246, Model 7, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
| 16S-M7-17J-ONP-APTI: 1,100 100.00% |
| NOTE: 2,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 900 Never Manufactured |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There is 1 watch in the population registry for this run.
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Verification Reports for this Run
The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.
Anonymous · May 13, 2019
Serial Number 9779004 was reported as accurate.
