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Access Date: April 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 280 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 280

No. 280

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10073265
Grade: 280
Variation: No. 280
Model: 9
Class: 102
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 1 of 5
Grade/Model Total Production: 8,000
Variant Est. Production: 7,000 (16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 280)
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Signing Style: Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: Bridge Plate
Bridge Type: 3-Finger
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Brass
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted # of Positions: 5
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: Yes
Railroad Grade Classification: Class A
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078
Movement Markings: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
U.S.A.
17 Jewels
No. 280
Safety Pinion
Adjusted
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4117.280G1.16S805.169M5.O1169.L1483.17J378
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 24.08
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 9.25
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.016%
Registry Population: 10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -7.69% Analyzing 57 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 280

Target Profile: 16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 280

Elgin Grade 280 (All Variations): 8,000 ETP
16S: 8,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 280
16S-M9: 8,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 280, Model 9
16S-M9-17J: 8,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 280, Model 9, 17 Jewels
16S-M9-17J-ONL: 8,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 280, Model 9, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI: 8,000 100.00%
16S-M9-17J-ONL-A5PTI-NO. 280: 7,000 87.50%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
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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 · September 23, 2021

Serial Number 10073232 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

10mueller 38 · June 11, 2021

Serial Number 10073031 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 13, 2020

Serial Number 10073515 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 29, 2019

Serial Number 10073685 was reported as accurate.

bluedevil64 8 · June 10, 2018

Serial Number 10073265 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 5, 2016

Serial Number 10073905 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 11, 2014

Serial Number 10073841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · October 13, 2013

Serial Number 10073999 was reported as accurate.

rlm7950 7 · July 30, 2013

Serial Number 10073841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 4, 2013

Serial Number 10073300 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2013

Serial Number 10073841 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 17, 2012

Serial Number 10073031 was reported as accurate.

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