Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 12977525 (Grade 338)

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Access Date: November 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 338

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	12977525
Grade:	338
Model:	7
Class:	38
Estimated Production Year:	1907
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	4 of 16
Grade/Model Total Production:	17,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	17j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	Bridge Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	No
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	5815.338G4.16S1283.167M340.O1885.P3462.17J670
Data Research:	1909 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.450
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	51.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	19.72
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.034%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	9 (0.90%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	6.74% Analyzing 91 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 338

Target Profile: 16S-M7-17J-ONP-AT

Elgin Grade 338 (All Variations): 17,000 ETP

16S: 17,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 338

16S-M7: 17,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 338, Model 7

16S-M7-17J: 17,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 338, Model 7, 17 Jewels

16S-M7-17J-ONP: 17,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 338, Model 7, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel

16S-M7-17J-ONP-AT: 17,000 100.00%

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