Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 18538929 (Grade 286)

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Access Date: December 26, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 286

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	18538929
Grade:	286
Model:	2
Class:	115
Estimated Production Year:	1915
Run Quantity:	2,000
Grade/Model Run:	149 of 225
Grade/Model Total Production:	354,000
Size:	6s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Hunting
Movement Finish:	Nickel
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Balance Type:	Expansion
Balance Jewel Material:	Ruby
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Breguet
Standard Dial Type:	Single-Sunk
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078
Case:	Various
Run ID:	9310.286G149.6S1018.62M807.H5607.P6581.7J3833
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.526
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1,065.81
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	411.81
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.700%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	3 (0.15%)
$ Estimated Value (12 Month Change):	-1.12% Analyzing 529 Sales

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 286

Target Profile: 6S-M2-7J-HNP-U

Elgin Grade 286 (All Variations): 354,000 ETP

6S: 354,000 100.00%
6s, Grade 286

6S-M2: 354,000 100.00%
6s, Grade 286, Model 2

6S-M2-7J: 354,000 100.00%
6s, Grade 286, Model 2, 7 Jewels

6S-M2-7J-HNP: 354,000 100.00%
6s, Grade 286, Model 2, 7 Jewels, Hunting/Pendant/Nickel

6S-M2-7J-HNP-U: 354,000 100.00%

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