Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 12147239 (Grade 194)

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Access Date: November 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 194

Lord Elgin

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	12147239
Grade:	194
Variation:	Lord Elgin
Model:	3
Class:	71
Estimated Production Year:	1906
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,000
Variant Est. Production:	1,000 (12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-LORD ELGIN)
Size:	12s
Jewels:	23j
Jewel Material:	Ruby
Jewel Setting:	Raised Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Parallel
Movement Signing Style:	Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Jeweled Safety
Train:	Quick
Train Material:	Gold
Center Wheel Material:	Gold
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Escapement Type:	Straight-line
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	596407, 77078, 585025
Movement Markings:	Lord Elgin U.S.A. 23 Jewels Adjusted Safety Barrel
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5296.194G3.12S334.123M148.O1677.P3010.23J20
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.465
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.43
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.006%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	10 (1.00%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 194

Target Profile: 12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-LORD ELGIN

Elgin Grade 194 (All Variations): 3,000 ETP
12S: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194
12S-M3: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194, Model 3
12S-M3-23J: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194, Model 3, 23 Jewels
12S-M3-23J-ONP: 3,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 194, Model 3, 23 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI: 3,000 100.00%
12S-M3-23J-ONP-A5PTI-LORD ELGIN: 1,000 33.33%	Other: 2,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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 · December 7, 2020

Serial Number 12147118 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 3, 2020

Serial Number 12147239 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 8, 2020

Serial Number 12147277 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · February 24, 2020

Serial Number 12147293 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The example I have is of the third run and it has
straight line damasceening. Ser. no. 12147293.

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