Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 10317263 (Grade 149)

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Access Date: April 20, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 149

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	10317263
Grade:	149
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1904
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	7 of 9
Grade/Model Total Production:	8,600
Variant Est. Production:	1,600 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	1,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Old English
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Adjustment Tolerance:	[10] 5P +/- 10 s/24hrs., Temp. +/- 3 s/16hrs., Reg. +/- 0-2 s/24hrs.
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class C
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078
Movement Markings:	Father Time Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4245.149G8.18S2109.182M201.H2918.L1504.21J98
Database Version:	v52.241
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	25.89
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.95
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.017%
Registry Population:	10 (1.00%)
Research Note: #10317505 and #10317395 Verified as Marked "Father Time"

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 149

Target Profile: 18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 149 (All Variations): 8,600 ETP
18S: 8,600 100.00% 18s, Grade 149
18S-M2: 8,600 100.00% 18s, Grade 149, Model 2
18S-M2-21J: 7,600 88.37% 18s, Grade 149, Model 2, 21 Jewels		Other: 1,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M2-21J-HNL: 7,600 88.37% 18s, Grade 149, Model 2, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI: 7,600 88.37%
18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 1,600 18.60%
NOTE: 9,600 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,000 Never Manufactured

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