Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1672972 (Grade 81)

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Access Date: December 22, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

Mixed: G.M. Wheeler or Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1672972
Grade:	81
Variation:	Mixed
Model:	1
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	53,000
Variant Est. Production:	9,000 (18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-MIXED)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Signing Style:	Formal Script
Movement Inlay Color:	None
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Moseley
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Movement Markings:	G.M. Wheeler [or "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.] Elgin, Ill. Patent Pinion
Case:	Various
Run ID:	783.81G11.18S516.181M401.H729.K508.15J207
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.517
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	159.57
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	61.61
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.105%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	35 (0.70%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-2.10% Analyzing 82 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 81

Target Profile: 18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-MIXED

Elgin Grade 81 (All Variations): 53,000 ETP
18S: 53,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 81
18S-M1: 53,000 100.00% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1
18S-M1-15J: 10,000 18.87% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 15 Jewels		Other: 43,000 Other Jewels or Unclassified
18S-M1-15J-HGK: 10,000 18.87% 18s, Grade 81, Model 1, 15 Jewels, Adaptable/Key/Gilt
18S-M1-15J-HGK-U: 10,000 18.87%
18S-M1-15J-HGK-U-MIXED: 9,000 16.98%	Other: 1,000 Other Variants or Unclassified

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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.

TerryfromCanada Supporter 486 · November 5, 2024

Serial Number 1671096 was reported as accurate.

23Greenwich Supporter 252 · September 9, 2022

Serial Number 1674190 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · April 14, 2021

Serial Number 1672920 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2021

Serial Number 1674421 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · December 3, 2020

Serial Number 1670980 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The model is 2-4, configuration Hunting.

Curator Response: Thanks for the report. "2-4" is not a model designation. This was a consolidation used in later catalogs for simplicity. Is your particular watch lever-set? If so, have you removed the dial to inspect the setting mechanism? Factory serial lists designate this run as Keywind/Keyset.