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Access Date: April 23, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 297 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 297

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 12282974
Grade: 297
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1906
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 29 of 31
Grade/Model Total Production: 45,000
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1909 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 5384.297G29.18S2477.185M891.O1703.P3090.15J1582
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 135.48
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 52.30
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.089%
Registry Population: 4 (0.40%)
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 297

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-ONP-U

Elgin Grade 297 (All Variations): 45,000 ETP
18S: 45,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 297
18S-M5: 45,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 297, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 45,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 297, Model 5, 15 Jewels
18S-M5-15J-ONP: 45,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 297, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel
18S-M5-15J-ONP-U: 45,000 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 4 watches in the population registry for this run with 1 image.
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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 · August 9, 2022

Serial Number 12282257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 19, 2022

Serial Number 12282257 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 5, 2016

Serial Number 12282335 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 16, 2012

Serial Number 12282849 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · August 12, 2012

Serial Number 12282849 was reported as accurate.

Elgin Grade 297 Pocket Watch
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