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Access Date: April 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 243 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 243

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 10627965
Grade: 243
Model: 6
Class: 32
Estimated Production Year: 1904
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,000
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Jewel Material: Ruby
Jewel Setting: Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Inlay Color: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Bridge Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Train Material: Gold
Center Wheel Material: Gold
Regulator: Moseley
Hairspring: Breguet
Standard Dial Type: Double-Sunk
Adjusted: Yes
Adjusted to Position: Yes
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism: Yes
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 596407, 77078, 585025
Data Research: 1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 4430.243G3.16S889.166M250.H3014.P2302.17J433
Database Version: v52.245
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: 8 (0.80%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 243

Target Profile: 16S-M6-17J-HNP-APTI

Elgin Grade 243 (All Variations): 4,000 ETP
16S: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 243
16S-M6: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 243, Model 6
16S-M6-17J: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 243, Model 6, 17 Jewels
16S-M6-17J-HNP: 4,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 243, Model 6, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel
16S-M6-17J-HNP-APTI: 4,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 8 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 · July 2, 2023

Serial Number 10627570 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 8, 2023

Serial Number 10627487 was reported as accurate.

JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · February 20, 2017

Serial Number 10627402 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Movement is marked "Adjusted". According to
contemporary catalogs, this grade is adjusted to
temperature, isochronism and positions.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes

Diopside 83 · January 16, 2014

Serial Number 10627317 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted Yes (on one of the fingers)
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

LeroyC 392 · January 1, 2014

Serial Number 10627073 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted Yes.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 29, 2013

Serial Number 10627850 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · April 5, 2013

Serial Number 10627535 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted yes
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · December 4, 2012

Serial Number 10627535 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No

Anonymous · August 17, 2012

Serial Number 10627554 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Adjusted Yes.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from Yes to No
Elgin Grade 243 Pocket Watch