Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 10073265 (Grade 280)

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Access Date: December 12, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

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
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4118.280G1.16S805.169M5.O1169.L1484.17J378
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.506
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: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (1.00%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.38% 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%	Other: 1,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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