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Access Date: April 25, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 326 Pocket Watch
Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 326

Manufacturer: Elgin
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 15985430
Grade: 326
Model: 5
Class: 106
Estimated Production Year: 1911
Run Quantity: 1,000
Grade/Model Run: 23 of 49
Grade/Model Total Production: 53,500
Size: 18s
Jewels: 15j
Movement Configuration: Openface
Movement Finish: Gilt
Movement Setting: Pendant
Plate: Full Plate
Barrel: Going
Train: Quick
Regulator: Plain
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619
Data Research: 1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 7555.326G23.18S3114.185M1222.O2729.P4908.15J2180
Database Version: v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 161.07
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 62.19
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration		 0.106%
Registry Population: 5 (0.50%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change): -3.49% Analyzing 100 Sales
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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 326

Target Profile: 18S-M5-15J-OGP-U

Elgin Grade 326 (All Variations): 53,500 ETP
18S: 53,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 326
18S-M5: 53,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 326, Model 5
18S-M5-15J: 53,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 326, Model 5, 15 Jewels
18S-M5-15J-OGP: 53,500 100.00%
18s, Grade 326, Model 5, 15 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt
18S-M5-15J-OGP-U: 53,500 100.00%

Population Registry for This Run

Image Serial Number Run Position Primary Identification Method Discovery Date
There are 5 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.

jurassictim 9 · March 23, 2016

Serial Number 15985949 was reported as accurate.

cmdraven 3991 · August 4, 2014

Serial Number 15985214 was reported as accurate.

rnfwatch Supporter 124 · February 1, 2014

Serial Number 15985430 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Picture shows pressed-in jewels. Movement has
screwed-in jewels. Otherwise, description is good.
Elgin Grade 326 Pocket Watch
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