Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 1855368 (Grade 98)

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Access Date: April 24, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 98

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	1855368
Grade:	98
Model:	6
Class:	14
Estimated Production Year:	1886
Run Quantity:	1,000
Grade/Model Run:	1 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Interchangeable
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Hairspring:	Flat
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 185867, 325506, 10554
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Case:	Various
Run ID:	811.98G1.18S531.186M1.C57.P1.7J194
Database Version:	v52.245
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	18.06
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	6.92
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.012%
Registry Population:	8 (0.80%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 98

Target Profile: 18S-M6-7J-CGP-U

Elgin Grade 98 (All Variations): 6,000 ETP

18S: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 98

18S-M6: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 98, Model 6

18S-M6-7J: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 98, Model 6, 7 Jewels

18S-M6-7J-CGP: 6,000 100.00%
18s, Grade 98, Model 6, 7 Jewels, Interchangeable/Pendant/Gilt

18S-M6-7J-CGP-U: 6,000 100.00%

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