Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 15783023 (Grade 316)

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Access Date: October 21, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 316

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	15783023
Grade:	316
Model:	4
Class:	105
Estimated Production Year:	1911
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	51 of 59
Grade/Model Total Production:	73,500
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Jewel Setting:	Screw-Set
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7431.316G51.18S3090.184M570.H4663.L2046.15J2147
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.427
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	221.29
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	85.46
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.145%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	18 (0.90%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 316

Target Profile: 18S-M4-15J-HNL-U

Elgin Grade 316 (All Variations): 73,500 ETP

18S: 73,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 316

18S-M4: 73,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 316, Model 4

18S-M4-15J: 73,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 316, Model 4, 15 Jewels

18S-M4-15J-HNL: 73,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 316, Model 4, 15 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

18S-M4-15J-HNL-U: 73,500 100.00%

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