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Access Date: December 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 71
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 1458155 | |
| Grade: | 71 | |
| Model: | 1 | |
| Class: | 49 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1884 | |
| Run Quantity: | 2,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 2 of 3 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 4,000 | |
| Size: | 6s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Material: | Ruby | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Hunting | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Lever | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Plain | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | No | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078 | |
| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 742.71G3.6S2.61M2.H698.L241.17J3 | |
| Data Research: |
1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Database Version: | v52.526 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 12.04 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 4.60 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.008% | |
| Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 7 (0.35%) | |
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Research Note: #1458529: Verified as 6-Size Movement. [eBay #173033204736]. #1458957: Reported as 6-Size Movement.
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 71
Target Profile: 6S-M1-17J-HNL-A
| Elgin Grade 71 (All Variations): 5,000 ETP | |
| 6S: 4,000 80.00% 6s, Grade 71 |
Other: 1,000
Other Sizes or Unclassified |
| 6S-M1: 4,000 80.00% 6s, Grade 71, Model 1 |
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| 6S-M1-17J: 4,000 80.00% 6s, Grade 71, Model 1, 17 Jewels |
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| 6S-M1-17J-HNL: 4,000 80.00% 6s, Grade 71, Model 1, 17 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel |
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| 6S-M1-17J-HNL-A: 4,000 80.00% | |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 7 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 · July 30, 2023
Serial Number 1458594 was reported as accurate.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 8 to 6
Anonymous · October 19, 2020
Serial Number 1458957 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: 6s later style pinion curved engraving marking and
balance cock same as 6s
balance cock same as 6s
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 8 to 6
Charon9 14 · February 3, 2020
Serial Number 1458548 was reported as inaccurate.
Note: All of the information is correct except that it
is 6s.
is 6s.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This is a possible mixed run of 8s and 6s movements as Elgin was transitioning sizes to conform to the rest of the industry. If possible, please upload images of your watch for verification and to benefit further research within this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Size changed from 8 to 6
