Elgin Pocket Watch: Serial Number 2046447 (Grade 98)

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Access Date: October 19, 2024

From the American Horology Archive:

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 98

Mixed Run: 11-Jewel Movements Verified. See Research Notes.

Manufacturer:	Elgin
Manufacturer Location:	Elgin, Illinois
Movement Serial Number:	2046447
Grade:	98
Model:	6
Class:	14
Estimated Production Year:	1887
Run Quantity:	3,000
Grade/Model Run:	3 of 3
Grade/Model Total Production:	6,000
Size:	18s
Jewels:	7j Mixed Run
Movement Configuration:	Interchangeable
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, 185867, 325506, 10554
Case:	Various
Run ID:	831.98G3.18S547.186M9.C66.P9.7J197
Data Research:	1896 Elgin Serial List 1904 Elgin Serial List 1915 Elgin Serial List 1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Database Version:	v52.427
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: Scoped for This Run Only	22 (0.73%)
Research Note: Elgin Serial Lists designate this run as Grade 98 which would be characterized by 7 Jewels. However, #2045270 and #2046447 have been verified as featuring 11 Jewels, more consistent with the Grade 99 classification. #2045838: Verified as 7-Jewel Movement.

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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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