Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 10854381 (Grade 274)

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Access Date: June 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 274

Mixed Run: Various Markings: Father Time / Veritas / No. 274/ Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	10854381
Grade:	274
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	9
Class:	99
Estimated Production Year:	1904
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	4,000
Variant Est. Production:	3,000 (18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-MIXED)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Signing Style:	Mixed
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
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
Movement Markings:	[Father Time / Veritas / No. 274/ Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.] Elgin, Ill. U.S.a. 21 Jewels Adjusted Adjusted 5 Positions Safety Barrel
Case:	Various
Run ID:	4556.274G3.18S2224.189M3.H3084.L1563.21J112
Data Research:	1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.343
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:	22 (2.20%)
Research Note: #10854229: Verified as Marked "Veritas" with Wind Indicator [JH]. #10854245: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." and "No. 274" [NAWCC]. #10854380: Verified as Marked "Veritas" with Wind Indicator [JH]. #10854470: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." [NAWCC] #10854831: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." with a crudely stamped "No. 274" on the train bridge [FB]. #10854693: Verified as Marked "No. 274" [FB]. #10854797: Verified as Marked "Veritas" [NAWCC]. #10854832: Marked "Veritas" with conversion wind-indicator dial [JH]. #10854881: Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A." [NAWCC].

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 274

Target Profile: 18S-M9-21J-HNL-A5PTI-MIXED

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-MIXED: 3,000 75.00%

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