Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 19551979 (Grade 293)

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Access Date: December 17, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 293

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	19551979
Grade:	293
Model:	7
Class:	110
Estimated Production Year:	1917
Run Quantity:	10,000
Grade/Model Run:	180 of 258
Grade/Model Total Production:	718,000
Size:	16s
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:	9863.293G180.16S2397.167M881.O3938.P7120.7J4110
Data Research:	1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.512
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	2,161.74
PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	835.31
Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration	1.419%
Registry Population: Scoped for This Run Only	21 (0.21%)

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Production Metrics Tree: Grade 293

Target Profile: 16S-M7-7J-OGP-U

Elgin Grade 293 (All Variations): 718,000 ETP

16S: 718,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 293

16S-M7: 718,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 293, Model 7

16S-M7-7J: 718,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 293, Model 7, 7 Jewels

16S-M7-7J-OGP: 718,000 100.00%
16s, Grade 293, Model 7, 7 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Gilt

16S-M7-7J-OGP-U: 718,000 100.00%

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