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Access Date: December 19, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 351
Lord Elgin
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 12718223 | |
| Grade: | 351 | |
| Variation: | Lord Elgin | |
| Model: | 7 | |
| Class: | 41 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1907 | |
| Run Quantity: | 500 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 2 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 600 | |
| Variant Est. Production: | 500 (16S-M7-23J-ONP) | |
| Grade/Model Unrealized Production: | 1,400 | |
| Size: | 16s | |
| Jewels: | 23j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby & Sapphire | |
| Jewel Setting: | Gold Settings (Screw-Set) | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Signing Style: | Old English | |
| Movement Inlay Color: | Black | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Double Roller: | Yes | |
| Barrel: | Jeweled Safety | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Hairspring: | Breguet | |
| Pallet Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Standard Dial Type: | Double-Sunk | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 5 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | Yes | |
| U.S. Patents: | 596407, 77078, 585025 | |
| Movement Markings: | Lord Elgin U.S.A. 23 Jewels 5 Positions Safety Barrel |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 5647.351G1.16S1236.167M320.O1812.P3321.23J23 | |
| Data Research: |
1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.516 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.80 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.64 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.001% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 23 (4.60%) | |
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Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate two separate runs for Grade 351: 12,718,001-12,719,000 [1,000] 15,159,001-15,160,000 [1,000] However, evidence exists to support that only the first 500 or the first run and only 100 of the second run were manufactured. Furthermore, the first run is pendant-set while the second run is lever-set.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 351
Target Profile: 16S-M7-23J-ONP-A5PTI-LORD ELGIN
| Elgin Grade 351 (All Variations): 600 ETP | |
| 16S: 600 100.00% 16s, Grade 351 |
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| 16S-M7: 600 100.00% 16s, Grade 351, Model 7 |
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| 16S-M7-23J: 600 100.00% 16s, Grade 351, Model 7, 23 Jewels |
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| 16S-M7-23J-ONP: 500 83.33% 16s, Grade 351, Model 7, 23 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
Other: 100
Other Configs or Unclassified |
| 16S-M7-23J-ONP-A5PTI: 500 83.33% | |
| 16S-M7-23J-ONP-A5PTI-LORD ELGIN: 500 83.33% | |
| NOTE: 2,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 1,400 Never Manufactured | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 23 watches in the population registry for this run with 2 images.
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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 14, 2021
Serial Number 12718276 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 15, 2019
Serial Number 12718128 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 12, 2019
Serial Number 12718462 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 16, 2019
Serial Number 12718337 was reported as accurate.
334334 44 · August 28, 2018
Serial Number 12718343 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 25, 2017
Serial Number 12718343 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 18, 2017
Serial Number 12718076 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 9, 2017
Serial Number 12718281 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 21, 2017
Serial Number 12718175 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 4, 2017
Serial Number 12718175 was reported as accurate.
pdxwatch 8 · April 7, 2017
Serial Number 12718107 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · February 1, 2017
Serial Number 12718104 was reported as accurate.
Brycef 107 · December 19, 2016
Serial Number 12718001 was reported as accurate.
cranemaker Supporter 83 · December 14, 2016
Serial Number 12718365 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · September 15, 2016
Serial Number 12718480 was reported as accurate.
alandye 52 · April 8, 2015
Serial Number 12718051 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · November 29, 2014
Serial Number 12718380 was reported as accurate.
alandye 52 · July 23, 2014
Serial Number 12718406 was reported as accurate.
TimeAntiquarian Founder Research Expert Historian Top Contributor Supporter 171 · April 23, 2014
Serial Number 12718225 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 4, 2014
Serial Number 12718394 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 30, 2013
Serial Number 12718011 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 1, 2013
Serial Number 12718025 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · May 26, 2013
Serial Number 12718406 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 16, 2013
Serial Number 12718428 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 15, 2013
Serial Number 12718394 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · August 30, 2012
Serial Number 12718249 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 19, 2012
Serial Number 12718444 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · June 14, 2012
Serial Number 12718444 was reported as accurate.
