Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 10513353 (Grade 274)

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Rare 1903 Elgin Grade 274 18s 21j Pocket Watch Hunter Case Diamond End Stones

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Access Date: December 16, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 274

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	10513353
Grade:	274
Variation:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.
Model:	9
Class:	99
Estimated Production Year:	1904
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	4,000
Variant Est. Production:	1,000 (18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Safety
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
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
Wind Indicator Available:	Yes
Wind Indicator Present:	Mixed
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4375.274G2.18S2165.189M2.H2984.L1535.21J109
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.508
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.04
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	4.60
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.008%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (1.40%)
Research Note: #10513914: Reported with a wind indicator at the 9:00 position.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 274

Target Profile: 18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.

Elgin Grade 274 (All Variations): 4,000 ETP
18S: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274
18S-M9: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274, Model 9
18S-M9-21J: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274, Model 9, 21 Jewels
18S-M9-21J-HNL: 4,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 274, Model 9, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel
18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI: 4,000 100.00%
18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.: 1,000 25.00%	Other: 3,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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.

cbzimm Supporter 469 · January 23, 2024

Serial Number 10513873 was reported as accurate.

raynix 2 · January 8, 2024

Serial Number 10513813 was reported as accurate.

RWalker 1 · April 17, 2022

Serial Number 10513914 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This movement does have a wind indicator, it’s
in an open face case but the original dial has the
wind indicator at the 9:00 position and the sub
seconds dial at the 3:00 position. The dial
appears to be an original porcelain factory dial
as well.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.

Mobilaero Top Contributor Supporter 307 · February 12, 2022

Serial Number 10513268 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 16, 2021

Serial Number 10513054 was reported as accurate.

Joef21 162 · December 28, 2020

Serial Number 10513565 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: No Veritas marking. No dial indicator

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.