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Access Date: February 16, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 278
Overland
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 10927041 | |
| Grade: | 278 | |
| Variation: | Overland | |
| Model: | 3 | |
| Class: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1904 | |
| Run Quantity: | 250 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,250 | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 750 | |
| Size: | 18s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Old English | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | Full Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Movement Markings: | Elgin Natl. Watch Co. Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. Overland. 17 Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 4593.278G2.18S2238.183M334.H3102.L1572.17J459 | |
| Data Research: |
1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.608 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.76 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.40 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 4 (1.60%) | |
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Research Note: Observations and statistical analysis indicate that only the first ~250 of the second run of Grade 278 were actually manufactured.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 278
Target Profile: 18S-M3-17J-HNL-A-OVERLAND
| Elgin Grade 278 (All Variations): 1,250 ETP |
| 18S: 1,250 100.00% 18s, Grade 278 |
| 18S-M3: 1,250 100.00% 18s, Grade 278, Model 3 |
| 18S-M3-17J: 1,250 100.00% 18s, Grade 278, Model 3, 17 Jewels |
| 18S-M3-17J-HNL: 1,250 100.00% 18s, Grade 278, Model 3, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
| 18S-M3-17J-HNL-A: 1,250 100.00% |
| 18S-M3-17J-HNL-A-OVERLAND: 1,250 100.00% |
| NOTE: 2,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 750 Never Manufactured |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 4 watches in the 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.
Anonymous · February 23, 2020
Serial Number 10927163 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · December 6, 2016
Serial Number 10927091 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Railroad Grade changed from No to Yes
billybender 6 · September 18, 2015
Serial Number 10927041 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
billybender 6 · September 12, 2015
Serial Number 10927041 was reported as inaccurate.
No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · November 4, 2014
Serial Number 10927103 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
Anonymous · October 2, 2014
Serial Number 10927029 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: marked: Overland
Changes since this report was submitted:
Adjusted changed from No to Yes
