Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 16205268 (Grade 373)

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Access Date: November 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 373

Father Time

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	16205268
Grade:	373
Variation:	Father Time
Model:	14
Class:	126
Estimated Production Year:	1912
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	2 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	3,000
Size:	16s
Jewels:	21j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Inlay Color:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Safety
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Traveling Nut (spring)
Adjusted:	Yes
Adjusted to Position:	Yes
Adjusted # of Positions:	5
Adjusted to Temperature:	Yes
Adjusted to Isochronism:	Yes
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 596408
Movement Markings:	Father Time Elgin, Ill. U.S.A. 21 Jewels Safety Barrel Adjusted 5 Positions
Case:	Various
Run ID:	7723.373G2.16S1825.1614M4.H4810.L2079.21J208
Data Research:	1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.457
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	9.03
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	3.43
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.006%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.30%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 373

Target Profile: 16S-M14-21J-HNL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME

Elgin Grade 373 (All Variations): 3,000 ETP

16S: 3,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 373

16S-M14: 3,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 373, Model 14

16S-M14-21J: 3,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 373, Model 14, 21 Jewels

16S-M14-21J-HNL: 3,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 373, Model 14, 21 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Nickel

16S-M14-21J-HNL-A5PTI: 3,000 100.00%

16S-M14-21J-HNL-A5PTI-FATHER TIME: 3,000 100.00%

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