Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16092962 (Grade 375)

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Access Date: November 16, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 375

Mixed Run: "Father Time" or "Veritas"

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	16092962
Grade:	375
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	15
Class:	98
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 4
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,050
Variant Est. Production:	2,000 (16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED)
Grade/Model Unrealized Production:	950
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Jewel Material:	Ruby & Sapphire
Jewel Setting:	Gold Settings (Screw-Set)
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Double Roller:	Yes
Barrel:	Safety
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Traveling Nut (spring)
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Double-Sunk
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	Yes
Railroad Grade Classification:	Class A
Wind Indicator:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	Veritas Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Safety Barrel Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7638.375G4.16S1799.1615M37.O2771.L2068.21J203
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.433
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.18
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.49
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.006%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	14 (1.40%)
Research Note: Father Time and Veritas movements have been verified in this mixed run. Some "Veritas" movements are fitted with a gilt hairspring. It is estimated that approximately 200 movements from this run were marked "Father Time" with the remaining marked "Veritas."

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 375

Target Profile: 16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED

Elgin Grade 375 (All Variations): 3,050 ETP
16S: 3,050 100.00% 16s, Grade 375
16S-M15: 3,050 100.00% 16s, Grade 375, Model 15
16S-M15-21J: 3,050 100.00% 16s, Grade 375, Model 15, 21 Jewels
16S-M15-21J-ONL: 3,050 100.00% 16s, Grade 375, Model 15, 21 Jewels, Openface/Lever/Nickel
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI: 3,050 100.00%
16S-M15-21J-ONL-A5PTI-MIXED: 2,000 65.57%	Other: 1,050 Other Variants or Unclassified
NOTE: 4,000 Units Originally Reserved with Est. 950 Never Manufactured

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