Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 18708111 (Grade 311)

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Access Date: February 07, 2025

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 311

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	18708111
Grade:	311
Model:	3
Class:	114
Estimated Production Year:	1916
Run Quantity:	5,000
Grade/Model Run:	76 of 109
Grade/Model Total Production:	171,000
Size:	12s
Jewels:	7j
Movement Configuration:	Openface
Movement Finish:	Gilt
Movement Setting:	Pendant
Plate:	3/4 Plate
Barrel:	Going
Train:	Quick
Regulator:	Plain
Adjusted:	No
Railroad Grade:	No
U.S. Patents:	77078, 596407, 585025
Case:	Various
Run ID:	9412.311G76.12S1236.123M585.O3659.P6679.7J3880
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.606
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	514.84
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	198.89
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	0.338%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	13 (0.26%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 311

Target Profile: 12S-M3-7J-OGP-U

Elgin Grade 311 (All Variations): 171,000 ETP

12S: 171,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 311

12S-M3: 171,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 311, Model 3

12S-M3-7J: 171,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 311, Model 3, 7 Jewels

12S-M3-7J-OGP: 171,000 100.00%
12s, Grade 311, Model 3, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt

12S-M3-7J-OGP-U: 171,000 100.00%

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