Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 11855318 (Grade 332)

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Access Date: November 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 332

Commercial Standard

Private Label(s) in Run:

Ball Watch Co. - Cleveland, O.

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	11855318
Grade:	332
Model:	11
Class:	120
Estimated Production Year:	1905
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 1
Grade/Model Total Production:	1,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Ball
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	565955, D25694, 77078, 347272
Movement Markings:	Ball Watch Co. Cleveland, O. Commercial Standard 17 Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion Trade Mark Patented June 30.96. Pat. Aug.18. 6.
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5142.332G1.18S2416.1811M3.O1619.P2882.17J537
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.462
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.01
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.11
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.002%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	2 (0.20%)
Research Note: Recorded in original serial lists as Grade "Special." Observations indicate the entirety of the run designated for 1,000 may not have been actually manufactured.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 332

Target Profile: 18S-M11-17J-ONP-A

Elgin Grade 332 (All Variations): 1,000 ETP

18S: 1,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 332

18S-M11: 1,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 332, Model 11

18S-M11-17J: 1,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 332, Model 11, 17 Jewels

18S-M11-17J-ONP: 1,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 332, Model 11, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

18S-M11-17J-ONP-A: 1,000 100.00%

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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.

hossners Supporter 14 · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 11855318 was reported as accurate.

hossners Supporter 14 · March 22, 2021

Serial Number 11855318 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 3, 2020

Serial Number 11855275 was reported as accurate.

Rickhufnagel7 Top Contributor Elgin Expert Hampden Expert Supporter 630 · October 19, 2019

Serial Number 11855226 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 11855444 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · September 4, 2019

Serial Number 11855288 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 24, 2019

Serial Number 11855535 was reported as accurate.