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Access Date: April 24, 2024
From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin National Watch Co.
Grade: 449
G.M. Wheeler
| Manufacturer: | Elgin |  |
| Manufacturer Location: | Elgin, Illinois | |
| Movement Serial Number: | 19978069 | |
| Grade: | 449 | |
| Model: | 4 | |
| Estimated Production Year: | 1917 | |
| Run Quantity: | 1,000 | |
| Grade/Model Run: | 1 of 1 | |
| Grade/Model Total Production: | 1,000 | |
| Size: | 12s | |
| Jewels: | 17j | |
| Jewel Setting: | Screw-Set | |
| Movement Configuration: | Openface | |
| Movement Finish: | Nickel | |
| Movement Setting: | Pendant | |
| Plate: | 3/4 Plate | |
| Barrel: | Going | |
| Train: | Quick | |
| Regulator: | Moseley | |
| Adjusted: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Position: | Yes | |
| Adjusted # of Positions: | 3 | |
| Adjusted to Temperature: | Yes | |
| Adjusted to Isochronism: | Yes | |
| Railroad Grade: | No | |
| U.S. Patents: | 77078, 596407 | |
| Data Research: |
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List |
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| Case: | Various | |
| Run ID: | 10066.449G1.12S1406.124M22.O4049.P7314.17J1433 | |
| Database Version: | v52.245 | |
| Advanced Metrics | ||
| PWDB Absolute Rarity Index: Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 3.01 | |
| PWDB Relative Rarity Index: Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 1.11 | |
| Share of Production: Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration | 0.002% | |
| Registry Population: | 6 (0.60%) | |
Production Metrics Tree: Grade 449
Target Profile: 12S-M4-17J-ONP-A3PTI
| Elgin Grade 449 (All Variations): 1,000 ETP |
| 12S: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 449 |
| 12S-M4: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 449, Model 4 |
| 12S-M4-17J: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 449, Model 4, 17 Jewels |
| 12S-M4-17J-ONP: 1,000 100.00% 12s, Grade 449, Model 4, 17 Jewels, Openface/Pendant/Nickel |
| 12S-M4-17J-ONP-A3PTI: 1,000 100.00% |
Population Registry for This Run
| Image | Serial Number | Run Position | Primary Identification Method | Discovery Date | |
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There are 6 watches in the population registry for this run.
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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.
Anonymous · October 6, 2020
Serial Number 19978488 was reported as accurate.
Anonymous · July 22, 2013
Serial Number 19978486 was reported as accurate.