Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 12912759 (Grade 353)

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Access Date: April 25, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 353

"Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A." or "Overland"

Private Label(s) in Run:

The Atlantic - N. Gamse - New York

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Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	12912759
Grade:	353
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	7
Class:	124
Estimated Production Year:	1907
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 10
Grade/Model Total Production:	11,000
Variant Est. Production:	1,000 (18S-M7-17J-ONL-A3P-MIXED)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Finish Pattern:	Wavy Grid In Circle
Movement Signing Style:	Serif (Decorative)
Movement Inlay Color:	Black
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	3
Adjusted to Temperature:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 347272
Movement Markings:	Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. U.S.A. 17 Jewels Adjusted. Safety Pinion
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5775.353G1.18S2578.187M104.O1869.L1761.17J664
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	33.12
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	12.74
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.022%
Registry Population:	12 (1.20%)
Research Note: #12912011: Verified as Private Label Marked "The Atlantic - N. Gamse, New York - Adjusted - 17 Jewels - Safety Pinion." [ET] #12912759 Verified as Marked "Overland." #12912983 Verified as Marked "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." (Not "Overland")

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 353

Target Profile: 18S-M7-17J-ONL-A3P-MIXED

Elgin Grade 353 (All Variations): 11,000 ETP
18S: 11,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 353
18S-M7: 11,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 353, Model 7
18S-M7-17J: 11,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 353, Model 7, 17 Jewels
18S-M7-17J-ONL: 11,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 353, Model 7, 17 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
18S-M7-17J-ONL-A3P: 4,000 36.36%		Other: 7,000 Other Adjustments or Unclassified
18S-M7-17J-ONL-A3P-MIXED: 1,000 9.09%

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