Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1685427 (Grade 65)

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Access Date: April 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 65

Mixed Run: Size 8s and Size 6s Movements

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1685427
Grade:	65
Model:	1
Class:	51
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	11 of 12
Grade/Model Total Production:	29,000
Size:	8s
Jewels:	13j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Lever
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	789.65G11.8S51.81M51.H734.L276.13J70
Database Version:	v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	87.31
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	33.68
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.057%
Registry Population:	23 (0.46%)
Research Note: While the majority of movements observed in this run are Size 8, #1689567 has been verified as Size 6 (photos), indicating the possible beginning transition point for Grade 65 occurred during this run. [eBay #312127927242]. #1689835: Verified as 6-Size featuring an arched serial number marking.

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 65

Target Profile: 8S-M1-13J-HGL-U

Elgin Grade 65 (All Variations): 42,000 ETP
8S: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65	Other: 13,000 Other Sizes or Unclassified
8S-M1: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65, Model 1
8S-M1-13J: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65, Model 1, 13 Jewels
8S-M1-13J-HGL: 29,000 69.05% 8s, Grade 65, Model 1, 13 Jewels, Hunting/Lever/Gilt
8S-M1-13J-HGL-U: 29,000 69.05%

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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.

Rcardkidz 3427 · December 23, 2023

Serial Number 1689203 was reported as accurate.

MoatsJustin1 top-contributor 4691 · June 19, 2023

Serial Number 1686261 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 7, 2022

Serial Number 1686355 was reported as accurate.

MARTIN500 30 · October 27, 2021

Serial Number 1686895 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · July 18, 2019

Serial Number 1688933 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 23, 2019

Serial Number 1688377 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · March 21, 2019

Serial Number 1689149 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · January 5, 2019

Serial Number 1685149 was reported as accurate.

RedTimepiece 1 · August 17, 2018

Serial Number 1689835 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 7, 2018

Serial Number 1689567 was reported as accurate.