Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 10422579 (Grade 348)

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Access Date: March 09, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 348

No. 348

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	10422579
Grade:	348
Variation:	No. 348
Model:	2
Class:	1
Estimated Production Year:	1906
Run Quantity:	100
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 8
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,698
Variant Est. Production:	2,698 (18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-NO. 348)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Pallet Jewel Material:	Sapphire
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4318.348G1.18S2141.182M204.H2953.L1520.21J103
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.622
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	11.13
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4.24
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.007%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (3.00%)
Research Note: Elgin Material Catalog Serial Lists designate 10,422,001-10,423,000 as Grade 149. However, Elgin Master Records indicate 10,422,501-10,422,600 (100) and 10,422,701-10,423,000 (300) were upgraded to Grade 348 on July 9, 1906.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 348

Target Profile: 18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-NO. 348

Elgin Grade 348 (All Variations): 3,698 ETP
18S: 3,698 100.00% 18s, Grade 348
18S-M2: 3,698 100.00% 18s, Grade 348, Model 2
18S-M2-21J: 3,698 100.00% 18s, Grade 348, Model 2, 21 Jewels
18S-M2-21J-HNL: 3,698 100.00% 18s, Grade 348, Model 2, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI: 3,698 100.00%
18S-M2-21J-HNL-A5PTI-NO. 348: 2,698 72.96%	Other: 1,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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 · January 11, 2024

Serial Number 10422594 was reported as accurate.

wampumbob 37 · December 30, 2015

Serial Number 10422518 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 149 to 348

Anonymous · October 10, 2013

Serial Number 10422503 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Serial numbers 10422503 and 10422774 are not
marked "Father Time." However, they are marked
"No. 348." Elgin did a number of odd things with
this run of 10422001-10423000.

Best regards,
Kent

Changes since this report was submitted:

Grade changed from 149 to 348