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Access Date: April 14, 2025
From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 93
Manufacturer: | Elgin | ![]() |
Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | ![]() |
Movement Serial Number: | 1492062 | ![]() |
Grade: | 93 | ![]() |
Model: | 1 | ![]() |
Class: | 20 | ![]() |
Estimated Production Year: | 1884 | ![]() |
Run Quantity: | 10,000 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Run: | 5 of 6 | ![]() |
Grade/Model Total Production: | 34,000 | ![]() |
Size: | 16s | ![]() |
Jewels: | 11j | ![]() |
Movement Configuration: | Interchangeable | ![]() |
Movement Finish: | Gilt | ![]() |
Movement Setting: | Lever | ![]() |
Plate: | 3/4 Plate | ![]() |
Barrel: | Going | ![]() |
Train: | Quick | ![]() |
Regulator: | Plain | ![]() |
Adjusted: | No | ![]() |
Railroad Grade: | No | ![]() |
U.S. Patents: | 185867, 77078, 10554 | ![]() |
Case: | Various | ![]() |
Run ID: | 752.93G5.16S91.161M31.C44.L250.11J282 | ![]() |
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: | v52.636 | ![]() |
Advanced Metrics | ||
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 103.03 | ![]() |
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 39.50 | ![]() |
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.067% | ![]() |
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only | 60 (0.60%) | ![]() |
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): | -9.26% Analyzing 101 Sales | ![]() |
Research Note: #1498149: Verified Under Dial with 15 Jewels. It is unclear if the bottom plate is factory-jeweled or a later addition [NAWCC].
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 93
Target Profile: 16S-M1-11J-CGL-U
Elgin Grade 93 (All Variations): 34,000 ETP |
16S: 34,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 93 |
16S-M1: 34,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 93, Model 1 |
16S-M1-11J: 34,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 93, Model 1, 11 Jewels |
16S-M1-11J-CGL: 34,000 100.00% 16s, Grade 93, Model 1, 11 Jewels, Interchangeable/Lever/Gilt |
16S-M1-11J-CGL-U: 34,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 60 watches in the population registry for this run with 6 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.
fordcasa Top Contributor Supporter 444 · May 19, 2022
Serial Number 1492246 was reported as accurate.
MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 5348 · November 5, 2021
Serial Number 1495778 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · January 2, 2020
Serial Number 1494669 was reported as inaccurate.
JerryT Waltham Expert Small Watch Expert 425 · February 20, 2017
Serial Number 1494839 was reported as accurate.

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