Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1758296 (Grade 81)

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Access Date: April 16, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 81

G.M. Wheeler

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1758296
Grade:	81
Model:	1
Class:	4
Estimated Production Year:	1885
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	12 of 13
Grade/Model Total Production:	53,000
Variant Est. Production:	10,000 (18S-M1-15J)
Size:	18s
Jewels:	15j
Movement Configuration:	Adaptable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Key
Plate:	Full Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
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:	797.81G12.18S523.181M405.H741.K513.15J214
Database Version:	v52.235
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:	6 (0.60%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	14.08% Analyzing 80 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 81

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

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%

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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 480 · July 3, 2023

Serial Number 1758881 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · May 22, 2020

Serial Number 1758181 was reported as accurate.

gravy6942 20 · April 30, 2016

Serial Number 1758243 was reported as accurate.